Another Colorado Law Enforcement Officer Is In Trouble For DUI
The Aurora Police Department suspended Marc Sears for one month after he was charged with two DUI’s in one year. Officer Sears was arrested in May of 2009 and March of 2010 for driving under the influence. The first drunk driving incident happened on May 24, 2009 in Parker. Marc Sears crashed his motorcycle after hitting a curb. He was injured in the accident and transported to the hospital where a blood test was conducted.
Mr. Sears was convicted of DUI, driving without a motorcycle endorsement and careless driving.
The second drunk driving incident also happened in Parker. In March of 2010 Parker Police arrested Sears after he crashed his SUV into a light pole. Officer Sears told the police that he swerved to avoid hitting a deer and ended up hitting the light pole. Officers noticed signs of intoxication and Sears admitted to the consumption of alcohol but refused to submit to a chemical test. This second drunk driving incident has not been resolved yet.
Officer Sears is a six year veteran of the department and has been assigned to limited duty and is not allowed to drive a police car until after an internal departmental investigation complete.
Aurora Sentinel Article
http://www.aurorasentinel.com/articles/2010/07/23/news/metro_aurora/doc4c484e524ca3b695575501.txt
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