Police Officer Charged with Georgia DUI

Officer arrested for drunk driving in Gwinnett County after accident.

A Gwinnett County police officer was charged with driving under the influence in GA early Saturday morning following a minor accident. Around 1:15 am, James Stoudenmire ran his 2006 Ford Mustang into the back of a vehicle stopped at a red light. The responding officers detected alcohol on Stoudenmire’s breath and reported that he was unsteady during field sobriety tests.

Stoudenmire, who was off-duty, said that he had consumed four drinks, starting at 4:00 pm Friday. He was charged with Georgia DUI and for following a vehicle too closely. While being booked, Stoudenmire stumbled and fell against the wall across from the holding cell.

A passenger in the other vehicle received minor leg injuries and was treated and released at the scene.

Stoudenmire, 27, had been placed on administrative leave. When the department's Professional Standards Unit recommended termination, Stoudenmire decided on Wednesday to submit his resignation. He was a four year veteran with the Gwinnett County police department.

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