PORTLAND, Ore. – An off-duty
Portland police officer was arrested Thursday after police say he was drunk and
crashed his car.
Gresham police said Sgt. James
McMurray, 43, was cited for DUII, reckless driving and two counts of
second-degree criminal mischief after he crashed his 2014 Jetta into a fire
hydrant, fence and yard near the 3100 block of Southeast 190th Drive at about
10 a.m.
There were no injuries but
police said the crash caused about $5,000 in property damage.
Police said McMurray has been
cooperating throughout the investigation.
The Portland Police Bureau said
McMurray, an 18-veteran, has been placed on paid administrative leave, pending
the outcome of the investigation and an internal review.
