Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Franklin DUI officer found passed out in car at bar avoids arrest
WKRN ^ | Jan 23, 2014 | Andy Cordan,

Posted on 01/24/2014 8:19:43 PM PST by moonshinner_09

FRANKLIN, Tenn. - A Franklin DUI officer is now the source of controversy after being accused of being drunk and passed out behind the wheel of his private vehicle in November.

Officer Brent Rose has since admitted to his mistakes and has been internally reprimanded by the Franklin Police Department; however, questions remain why he wasn't arrested and charged with DUI the night of the incident.

According to a police report, Rose drank multiple Jack Daniel's and Coke drinks at Losers Bar and Grille on the night of November 2 before driving to Tin Roof 2 around Midnight where he continued drinking on November 3.

The police report stated Rose does not remember what happened at Tin Roof 2 before he was discovered passed out in his vehicle in the exit turn lane near Carothers Parkway.

The report indicated the Rose's keys were in the ignition and the car's motor was still running. In Tennessee, it is illegal to be under the influence and behind the wheel of a motor vehicle, running or not, with the keys on your person.

Police reported that by Rose's own statements he indicated that he had been drinking alcoholic beverages for several hours. Officers also found a 32 ounce tumbler of alcohol in his car.

(Excerpt) Read more at wkrn.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Tennessee
KEYWORDS: donutwatch; drunkdriving; dui; franklintenn
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-45 next last
Hummmmmmmm DUI officer drunk,behind wheel of private vehicle,passed out,32 ounce tumbler of alcohol in his car, unsteady on his feet and they give him a ride home..Dude got off easy and will never have a record or have his license suspended.... One law for citizens and another for certain police officers
1 posted on 01/24/2014 8:19:44 PM PST by moonshinner_09
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

Comment #2 Removed by Moderator

To: moonshinner_09

Wow!

Passed out, at the wheel, on the road.

Non officers would be DESTROYED.


3 posted on 01/24/2014 8:24:37 PM PST by Ray76 (How modern liberals think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaE98w1KZ-c)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: moonshinner_09

4 posted on 01/24/2014 8:25:11 PM PST by Slings and Arrows (You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: moonshinner_09

The law is above itself.


5 posted on 01/24/2014 8:25:19 PM PST by ClearCase_guy (Anti-Complacency League! Baby!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: moonshinner_09
"Jack Daniel's"

He was let off for having a quality taste.

6 posted on 01/24/2014 8:25:23 PM PST by Paladin2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Paladin2

anybody else drunk in a car would be arrested I bet


7 posted on 01/24/2014 8:26:49 PM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: ClearCase_guy

The sooner you recognize that your gov’t is not that into you and that they are not your servants, rather you are their tax slaves, the happier you will be.


8 posted on 01/24/2014 8:27:44 PM PST by Paladin2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: Ray76

Losers Bar and Grille, and the Tin Roof 2. Sound like a couple of very classy joints! /s;)


9 posted on 01/24/2014 8:28:04 PM PST by Frank_2001
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 3 | View Replies]

To: Frank_2001

Losers Bar and Grille - you couldn’t pick a better name.


10 posted on 01/24/2014 8:29:09 PM PST by Ray76 (How modern liberals think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaE98w1KZ-c)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: GeronL
Let's recognize that some animals are more equal than others.

Also note that your gov't employees are NOT your public servants. You are their tax slaves and minions.

Have a nice day...

11 posted on 01/24/2014 8:30:44 PM PST by Paladin2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: GeronL

Franklin has changed some, but; Brentwood and Franklin are just south of Nashville. Franklin’s Police Dept is part of the “good ole boys” network.


12 posted on 01/24/2014 8:34:22 PM PST by Lumper20 ( clown in Chief has made some Gov employees Gestapo)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 7 | View Replies]

To: Lumper20

Who’s Boss Hogg?


13 posted on 01/24/2014 8:35:43 PM PST by Paladin2
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 12 | View Replies]

To: moonshinner_09
In Alberta, very similar law. He was in the 'care and control' of a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Would have got 1 year license suspension, a criminal record, a fine of up to $10,000 and triple the car insurance premium.

In this case Rose should be singing Garth Brooks' old song I Got Friends in Low Places. That thin blue (hazy) line.

14 posted on 01/24/2014 8:36:34 PM PST by A Formerly Proud Canadian (I once was blind, but now I see...)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: moonshinner_09

“...and it was at that point that I realized my life had become completely unmanageable.”


15 posted on 01/24/2014 8:37:31 PM PST by RichInOC (No! BAD Rich! (What'd I say?))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: moonshinner_09

If I got pulled over by this clown, I’d bring this article to court and tell the media to show up.

I’d also get Bieber to egg his house.


16 posted on 01/24/2014 8:40:16 PM PST by mindburglar (Karl Rove will call Ted Cruz a "white hispanic".)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Alaska Wolf

ping


17 posted on 01/24/2014 8:56:33 PM PST by null and void (We need to shake this snowglobe up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Paladin2

http://www.wsmv.com/story/24544045/franklin-chief-promises-changes-after-officer-found-drunk-in-car

Last name is Rahinsky. I do not know these guys.


18 posted on 01/24/2014 9:01:18 PM PST by Lumper20 ( clown in Chief has made some Gov employees Gestapo)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 13 | View Replies]

Is it illegal to be Parked Under the Influence?


19 posted on 01/24/2014 9:08:09 PM PST by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: Gene Eric

Yes!


20 posted on 01/24/2014 9:09:39 PM PST by editor-surveyor (Freepers: Not as smart as I'd hoped they'd be)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-45 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson