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, based on an arrest report obtained by the Ledger Impartial.
“There was no cause for him to be operating lights and sirens,” Swolsky instructed Fox 19, saying he “clearly may scent the odor of alcoholic drinks on his particular person.”
Grey appeared to confess ingesting, however mentioned he was “not that drunk,” the experiences mentioned.
However a bottle of Fireball whiskey was present in his squad automotive, and assessments confirmed a blood-alcohol degree of .226 — practically thrice the authorized restrict.
He was charged with driving below 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 below the affect in December 2023, for which he was convicted. He was arrested once more in August 2024 after overturning a tractor, based on Lex18.
“On the finish of the day, he must resign. As a result of he tarnished the badge,” mentioned Swolsky, the neighboring sheriff who arrested him this week. “I believe I converse on behalf of regulation enforcement throughout this state. We police our personal. His conduct shouldn’t be acceptable.”
The workplaces of Beshear and the final 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.
