On November 26, 2021, Pfc. Steven Vieira was found unconscious in his patrol vehicle due to an opioid overdose. A search of his vehicle revealed oxycodone hydrochloride and drug paraphernalia. Blood tests confirmed the presence of fentanyl and marijuana. Vieira pleaded guilty to DUI and official misconduct, resulting in a 12-month prison sentence suspended to 12 months of Level II probation, contingent upon drug counseling. He resigned from the Dover Police Department and surrendered his police certifications, rendering him permanently ineligible for law enforcement employment. ([news.delaware.gov](https://news.delaware.gov/2022/03/01/former-dover-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-dui-official-misconduct/?utm_source=openai))
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