Off-duty Detroit police officer accused of driving drunk: 'Cool. Lock me up'
Off-duty Detroit police officer accused of driving drunk
First reported by the Metro Detroit News, Redford police arrested an off-duty Detroit police officer on suspicion of driving drunk last month.
FOX 2 - A Detroit police officer is facing charges after Redford Township police say he was found passed out in the backseat of a running DPD truck.
Detroit police drunk driving arrest video
The backstory:
Redford PD arrested Jalen Nelson late last month on Schoolcraft and Telegraph outside a White Castle, first reported by Metro Detroit News.
Police were alerted to the DPD truck due to its emergency lights being left on.
‘Lock me up’
Detroit police officer Jalon Nelson. Screenshot from Metro Detroit News acquired bodycam.
What they're saying:
Body camera video shows the interaction with Nelson, who appeared to be intoxicated during an extended back-and-forth with officers.
"If you believe in your expertise that I should not be driving home, cool, so therefore, lock me up," Nelson said. "If you believe that I shouldn't be on the road, lock me up. Go home, that's it."
MDN reported that Nelson had a breath-test results of .237 and .234.
Nelson, 28, is a public information officer. He is facing charges and is currently on administrative leave.
Drunk driving in Michigan
Off-duty DPD officer charged with OWI: Lawyer weighs in
An off-duty Detroit police officer has been charged with OWI after being found in the backseat of his car. We talk with a lawyer about what the law says about operating a vehicle while intoxicated.
Dig deeper:
We spoke with an attorney about what's considered operating under the influence in Michigan.
What they're saying:
"Technically, if the car is on, then you are considered "operating"," attorney Todd Perkins said.
The Source: Information for this report is from published reports and information from Redford police.