19-year-veteran Rob Reiff
suspended
HAMILTON, Ohio -- A veteran
Butler County Sheriff’s deputy corporal was given a six-week suspension after
he hit a parked car while driving drunk, authorities said.
Deputy Corporal Rob Reiff, a
19-year veteran of the sheriff's office, hit the car at North B Street while
driving his own vehicle at about 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Hamilton Police Department
officials said.
Officers said Reiff had visible
injuries to his face after the crash and refused to take a blood-alcohol test.
He was taken to West Chester Hospital for treatment.
Hamilton police charged Reiff
with misdemeanor failure to control and misdemeanor operating a vehicle while
intoxicated.
Butler County Sheriff Richard
Jones suspended Reiff after an internal investigation. In addition to the
suspension, Reiff must complete a drug and alcohol counseling program.
“This type of behavior simply
cannot and will not be tolerated under any circumstance,” Jones said.
Reiff was also placed on “final
warning status” by the department. If Reiff has any future disciplinary
infractions, he can be fired immediately, Jones said.
The sheriff’s office said Reiff
has accepted full responsibility for Sunday's crash.
