Detective Charged With DUI After St. Patrick’s Day Crash In Anne Arundel County: Police

SEVERNA PARK, MD — An Anne Arundel County detective was arrested and charged with driving below the affect after a St. Patrick’s Day crash, police introduced Friday.

Officers recognized the suspect as Detective I. Preece. Patch requested the Anne Arundel County Police Division to supply the detective’s first title. Authorities mentioned they don’t launch the total title of accused officers earlier than their investigation is full.

Patch checked Maryland’s court docket database to discover a current DUI charged to anyone with the final title of Preece. We have been unable to discover a matching cost. On-line court docket data generally take a number of days to replace, so we couldn’t instantly confirm the accused detective’s first title.

Preece is a 15-year veteran of the Anne Arundel County Police Division. He’s at the moment assigned to the Prison Investigation Division, officers mentioned.

Authorities mentioned they responded to the single-vehicle crash in Severna Park round 8:20 p.m. Friday.

Police mentioned they discovered a automobile that hit an indication close to Gov. Ritchie Freeway and Jones Station Highway.

Officers mentioned they detected indicators of impairment, so that they arrested the motive force.

Authorities mentioned additionally they charged Preece with associated site visitors offenses.

Police mentioned they suspended Preece with pay pending an investigation by the Workplace of Skilled Requirements. That is additionally the traditional protocol for officers awaiting a full investigation.

This map exhibits the world the place officers mentioned the crash occurred.