CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A Charlotte-Mecklenburg police officer was arrested and charged with driving while impaired over the weekend, police say.
Officer Jonathan Nicholas was off-duty when he was arrested by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol on June 8. He was initially stopped for speeding, but was later arrested for DWI>
The department is conducting an internal investigation following the arrest.
Officer Nicholas is currently on unpaid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings released this statement following his arrest:
Upholding the law is a constant commitment, not just something done during an officer’s shift. I am disheartened to learn of the arrest of Officer Nicholas because it represents a deviation from the commitment all officers make when we take our oath and pin on this badge. We are held to a higher standard as law enforcement officers, whether we are on or off duty. Any behavior that falls short of that commitment compromises public trust and should not be tolerated.
He was hired on August 13, 2012, and assigned to the University City Division.
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