ATLANTA — A Dunwoody police sergeant was arrested for DUI after a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night, according to the Dunwoody Police Department. City officials said he was also arrested in 2018 for a similar charge.
Officers said the crash happened on Sumac Drive in Dunwoody a little before midnight Tuesday while the sergeant was off-duty; he was also in his personal vehicle.
Dunwoody Police said they called Georgia State Patrol to investigate the matter because it involved one of their officers.
The sergeant was taken to the DeKalb County Jail.
“Although innocent until proven guilty is the foundation of our legal system, I am greatly concerned that it appears like one of the leaders of our department made a terrible choice to drink and drive," Dunwoody Police Chief Billy Grogan said in a news release. "As law enforcement officers, we are and should be held to the highest standards of conduct whether on or off duty. We will conduct a thorough investigation of this incident and the actions of our officer."
The police sergeant was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the internal investigation. According to the department, a hearing will be scheduled once the investigation is complete to determine the disciplinary outcome.
Back in 2018, Dunwoody city officials said the Georgia State Patrol arrested the police sergeant for DUI. He was was placed on administrative leave. They said he pled guilty to a reduced charge of reckless driving and was suspended for five days.