An Ohio police officer, Michael Ervin, has been terminated after he allegedly showed up drunk at a crime scene. Reportedly, this is not the first time Ervin has been embroiled in issues involving alcohol.
As reported by WTVG, citing Walbridge Mayor Edward Kolanko, the incident occurred on August 23. At the time, a couple, Mr. Brand and Mrs. Lewis, called authorities after they found their truck’s door open. They wanted to make sure no one was inside their home or vehicle, Kolanko said.
However, when then-officer Ervin arrived, the couple noticed something strange about his demeanor. According to the couple, Ervin was allegedly “staggering and stumbling” as he walked toward them. As a result, Brand and Lewis called 911 again to express their “concerns.”
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