A Kentucky sheriff has been charged along with his third DUI — after being noticed going 110 miles per hour along with his lights and sirens blaring.
Robertson County Sheriff Terry Grey, 48, was charged Tuesday after virtually crashing into his counterpart in close by Mason County, Sheriff Ryan Swolsky, who arrested him.
It was his third DUI arrest in two years, with Gov. Andy Beshear now demanding his resignation.
Grey was carrying his uniform and had handcuffs and a gun on him when he was pulled over, in response to an arrest report obtained by the Ledger Impartial.
“There was no motive for him to be working lights and sirens,” Swolsky instructed Fox 19, saying he “clearly might scent the odor of alcoholic drinks on his particular person.”
Grey appeared to confess consuming, however stated he was “not that drunk,” the studies stated.
However a bottle of Fireball whiskey was present in his squad automotive, and checks confirmed a blood-alcohol degree of .226 — almost 3 times the authorized restrict.
He was charged with driving underneath the affect with aggravating circumstances, two counts of felony wanton endangerment, three counts of reckless driving and 4 counts of official misconduct.
The sheriff was beforehand arrested for driving underneath the affect in December 2023, for which he was convicted. He was arrested once more in August 2024 after overturning a tractor, in response to Lex18.
“On the finish of the day, he must resign. As a result of he tarnished the badge,” stated Swolsky, the neighboring sheriff who arrested him this week. “I feel I converse on behalf of legislation enforcement throughout this state. We police our personal. His habits isn’t acceptable.”
The workplaces of Beshear and the overall counsel additionally demanded Grey’s resignation, saying they’d “transfer ahead with removing … for neglect of obligation” if he refused.
He’s scheduled to be arraigned subsequent Monday.
