On August 5, 2016, Officer Chaunte Lee Ford was arrested for driving while intoxicated (DWI) after colliding with a parked vehicle outside the NE Palace Bar in Minneapolis. Upon arrival, officers found Ford’s vehicle with the front airbag deployed and the right front tire damaged. Ford exhibited hostile behavior towards the responding officers, making obscene gestures and comments, and refused initial sobriety tests. She eventually registered a blood alcohol content of .20. Ford was charged with third-degree DWI, collision with an unattended vehicle, careless driving, and interfering with a peace officer. The St. Louis Park Police Department initiated an internal review to determine appropriate disciplinary actions. [Source: https://www.fox5dc.com/news/st-louis-park-cop-charged-with-dwi-f-the-police-i-hate-that-im-a-cop%5D
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