Not his fault they put bars next to parking lots. I mean how else is he supposed to get to the bar and then home to his family?

I think it's telling that a cop would refuse to take those tests because of how it could play out in court or with his job.

FTFA: Wagner refused to take the standard field sobriety tests as well as the breathalyzer test at the detention center.

Well, at least he's been listening to all those DUI lawyer commercials on the radio. Seriously, that's a testament to how bad/ineffective/crooked these tests are: even the cops refuse to take them.

I say he's put to death.

He should lose his police powers for the rest of his life and be banned from any law enforcement job for the same period. Public employees with the authority to carry lethal weapons must have a one strike and they're out rule.

Typical

Headline reminded me of my favorite Eric Roberts scene. NSFW language.

fawlty: FTFA: Wagner refused to take the standard field sobriety tests as well as the breathalyzer test at the detention center.

Well, at least he's been listening to all those DUI lawyer commercials on the radio. Seriously, that's a testament to how bad/ineffective/crooked these tests are: even the cops refuse to take them.

No, he knew he was drunk. The state doesn't need these tests to convict it just makes the case a slam dunk.

Now here in VA, you can refuse all the roadside tests without penalty. Now the breathalyzer at the jail? That you have to take. Refusal is worse than a DUI and you will probably be convicted of the DUI along with the refusal.

Have these people never head of taxi cabs?

Another officer in a Lexus. The last ten years have apparently been the New Deal for LE. Average cop pay here in Oakland and Berkeley runs $120K. Not hating, but not going to cry for this guy either: realize this is in NC but, around here, a HS diploma can net the 30 year job that brings a 90% retirement with COLA's, a generous retirement health plan, and continue to concealed carry in retirement, among other perks. They are essentially making MD pay and living in similar neighborhoods as well.

Picture John Malkovich singing:
"Oh, nothing makes me sadder than the agent lost his bladder in the airplane car wreck.."

You'd think an officer of the law would know not to take your guns to town. Had an instructor tell me once "if you plan on drinking, leave the gun at home. If you end up having a beer or two, field strip the pistol and separate the pieces".

Or, ya know, just say no.

karmaceutical: If you refuse in custody, don't they just get a warrant and take your blood anyway?

In certain states, if there's a death or injury on scene, it doesn't matter, they have the EMS do a mandatory blood draw without a warrant. They'll literally set on you to get it done, too.

Trentor: I say he's put to death.

I'm ok with this, as long as we can do the same for every other DUI that gets caught.

You ok with that?

Dow Jones and the Temple of Doom: "Car and Bladder"

Worst automotive magazine ever

I swear they sell out to whoever buys the most adspace. Gall Bladder wins every farking comparo.

FTFA: He was placed on administrative leave without pay and charged with first offense DUI.

Well, that's a first. I read a story about a local pig this morning who has been charged in a domestic violence and assault w/ weapon case. Guess who gets a paid vacation?

krackpipe: Another officer in a Lexus. The last ten years have apparently been the New Deal for LE. Average cop pay here in Oakland and Berkeley runs $120K. Not hating, but not going to cry for this guy either: realize this is in NC but, around here, a HS diploma can net the 30 year job that brings a 90% retirement with COLA's, a generous retirement health plan, and continue to concealed carry in retirement, among other perks. They are essentially making MD pay and living in similar neighborhoods as well.

You never know, he could've gotten a deal. I worked with a guy delivering furniture some years back. His personal vehicle was a real nice Lexus sedan. He got it for $19,000 altogether. He bought the car for $10,000 from a lady that killed the motor before the warranty was up. Lexus refused to replace the motor since she never had the oil changed. The other $9,000 was from getting the new motor in. Not a bad deal for a guy earning minimum wage and occasional DJ gigs. The only problem he had was getting pulled over by the cops alot to search his car.

Cops wrecking cars while drunk is nothing new for SC. When I lived there they had two officers wreck patrol cars heading home after their shifts in less than a month in two different counties.

CPT Ethanolic: Kind of hard to laugh at some guy who is likely losing his career. DUI laws in the country have gotten way out of control. 2 beers can get you a DUI these days.

He took out ten feet of guard rail, hitting it so hard that it folded the tire under the car (which was totaled). Single car collision, so he lost control of the car. He also wet himself before he even got into the car. This is not some poor unfortunate shmuck who was stopped at a roadside test after a couple of beers, this was a drunk who should not be driving, let alone serving and protecting.

I am laughing heartily, and happy he did not kill someone.

Do the C and the T in your username stand for Cruiser and Twelve?

snailbarf: I think it's telling that a cop would refuse to take those tests because of how it could play out in court or with his job.

To be honest, he'll probibly lose his job based on refusing the DUI tests at the scene alone.

fawlty: Well, at least he's been listening to all those DUI lawyer commercials on the radio. Seriously, that's a testament to how bad/ineffective/crooked these tests are: even the cops refuse to take them.

Uh, no. He refused to take them because it's his right against self-incrimination to refuse to do so. A smart person's going to refuse and take a blood test, anyway. That hour between the time they process you and the time they draw your blood might even lower your BAC below the legal limit.

Breathylizers are demonstrated to be within a 0.01 margin of error +/- when used at the scene of a DUI by numerous research studies..

It's amazing how many jailhouse lawyers believe they can cry about how inaccurate breathylizers are, since they have to be vetted by the States bureau of investigation before they can be used.

A few of the TBI guys that teach the local "Whiskey Officer" class (only specific officers where I live can do DUI and Breathylizer tests.) also told me that they can unequivically tell, based on the blood draw, what their true BAC is. Since it differentiates between Isoprophyl and Ethanol Alcohols, the old excuse of "the EMT used an alcohol prep when they drew" doesn't work.

lack of warmth: krackpipe: Another officer in a Lexus. The last ten years have apparently been the New Deal for LE. Average cop pay here in Oakland and Berkeley runs $120K. Not hating, but not going to cry for this guy either: realize this is in NC but, around here, a HS diploma can net the 30 year job that brings a 90% retirement with COLA's, a generous retirement health plan, and continue to concealed carry in retirement, among other perks. They are essentially making MD pay and living in similar neighborhoods as well.

You never know, he could've gotten a deal. I worked with a guy delivering furniture some years back. His personal vehicle was a real nice Lexus sedan. He got it for $19,000 altogether. He bought the car for $10,000 from a lady that killed the motor before the warranty was up. Lexus refused to replace the motor since she never had the oil changed. The other $9,000 was from getting the new motor in. Not a bad deal for a guy earning minimum wage and occasional DJ gigs. The only problem he had was getting pulled over by the cops alot to search his car.

Cops wrecking cars while drunk is nothing new for SC. When I lived there they had two officers wreck patrol cars heading home after their shifts in less than a month in two different counties.

Agree: I own a '93 Lexus sedan that was purchased for $3,500. Sadly, the shiat hit the fan about a week after it was purchased and we sunk another $8,500 into it. For what we spent fixing it, I could've had a newer vehicle. This will be my last Lexus as they are expensive to maintain as they get older, requires premium gas which costs and arm and a leg and only gets around 10mph. It is a sweet ride, though.

As for the cop... depending on where he lives, if it's his first DUI, his career prolly won't be over. I covered a sheriff's deputy who got a DUI in a town in Nebraska years ago and while it was news, it didn't end the guy's career in the least.

CPT Ethanolic: Kind of hard to laugh at some guy who is likely losing his career. DUI laws in the country have gotten way out of control. 2 beers can get you a DUI these days.



Well, I'd normally agree with you if it weren't for the fact that the guy happened to piss himself.

He's suffered enough. Case dismissed in 3... 2...

CarrieWhite: Have these people never head of taxi cabs?

I've never head of them either.

PsychoLaurie: lack of warmth: krackpipe: Another officer in a Lexus. The last ten years have apparently been the New Deal for LE. Average cop pay here in Oakland and Berkeley runs $120K. Not hating, but not going to cry for this guy either: realize this is in NC but, around here, a HS diploma can net the 30 year job that brings a 90% retirement with COLA's, a generous retirement health plan, and continue to concealed carry in retirement, among other perks. They are essentially making MD pay and living in similar neighborhoods as well.

You never know, he could've gotten a deal. I worked with a guy delivering furniture some years back. His personal vehicle was a real nice Lexus sedan. He got it for $19,000 altogether. He bought the car for $10,000 from a lady that killed the motor before the warranty was up. Lexus refused to replace the motor since she never had the oil changed. The other $9,000 was from getting the new motor in. Not a bad deal for a guy earning minimum wage and occasional DJ gigs. The only problem he had was getting pulled over by the cops alot to search his car.

Cops wrecking cars while drunk is nothing new for SC. When I lived there they had two officers wreck patrol cars heading home after their shifts in less than a month in two different counties.

Agree: I own a '93 Lexus sedan that was purchased for $3,500. Sadly, the shiat hit the fan about a week after it was purchased and we sunk another $8,500 into it. For what we spent fixing it, I could've had a newer vehicle. This will be my last Lexus as they are expensive to maintain as they get older, requires premium gas which costs and arm and a leg and only gets around 10mph. It is a sweet ride, though.

As for the cop... depending on where he lives, if it's his first DUI, his career prolly won't be over. I covered a sheriff's deputy who got a DUI in a town in Nebraska years ago and while it was news, it didn't end the guy's career in the least.

Probably but he gets known as the Guy who pissed his pants. He might quit after a few months.

thatboyoverthere: Probably but he gets known as the Guy who pissed his pants. He might quit after a few months.

More likely he will just get his very own cruiser.

BronyMedic:
Trentor: I say he's put to death.

I'm ok with this, as long as we can do the same for every other DUI that gets caught.

You ok with that?

That would be inferring that he is being treated the same as every other non LEO that is busted for a DUI. Surprised this even came to light at all, these are the people that we put total power and trust in to preventing these kind of actions, and when they betray that, or beat a unarmed person, or are caught texting underage girls or whatever it may be, the punishments SHOULD be different/harsher.

CPT Ethanolic: Kind of hard to laugh at some guy who is likely losing his career. DUI laws in the country have gotten way out of control. 2 beers can get you a DUI these days.

Yeah, but when you total your car and take out 10 feet of guardrail in the process, it tends to hurt your case. The thing is, if he is a moral person, one time WILL be enough, because he will be tortured by the thoughts of "what if there had been another person involved..." Unfortunately, a large part of our society wouldn't get that far.

CPT Ethanolic: 2 beers can get you a DUI these days.

That's because you shouldn't be driving after 2 beers...

/Time to admit you have a problem if your having a good time relies on drinking copious amounts of alcohol and getting in 1.5 tons of metal that moves at 80mph.

I'm appalled that so many farkers would assume that he was intoxicated. He had nothing to hide, so he didn't take the breath tests.

CPT Ethanolic: Kind of hard to laugh at some guy who is likely losing his career. DUI laws in the country have gotten way out of control. 2 beers can get you a DUI these days.

Given that he was literally piss drunk and that he's probably put dozens of people away for the same crime -- well, I don't feel bad about laughing at him at all.

In his defense, badgers are extremely difficult to control, and have been known to cause accidents.

Trentor: That would be inferring that he is being treated the same as every other non LEO that is busted for a DUI. Surprised this even came to light at all, these are the people that we put total power and trust in to preventing these kind of actions, and when they betray that, or beat a unarmed person, or are caught texting underage girls or whatever it may be, the punishments SHOULD be different/harsher.

So, that's a no then.

You just wanna be popular and say "kill all the pigs! Hurr durr criminals with badges! Derp blue line herrr".

You want a double standard, and you use the hyperbole of putting someone to death to try to sound like all the cool Fark Kids. And I'm not suprised it happens at all. I don't view cops as mythical figures of law and order. They're human. Fallable just like everyone else. They make mistakes, get addicted, commit crimes, and break down like everyone.

So, you're for harsher punishments, then? So why wouldn't you support killing DUI offenders regardless of their status as a cop. Seems like it really wouldn't make a difference. A drunk driver is a drunk driver, right?

BronyMedic: So why wouldn't you support killing DUI offenders regardless of their status as a cop. Seems like it really wouldn't make a difference. A drunk driver is a drunk driver, right?

I would! Drunk driving is the definition of being an alcoholic. You are incapable of being sober when you know you have to partake in an activity that requires full mental alertness or people die.

This man has peed his pants...

/just watched it again recently
//downright hilarious

I am quite surprised that a cop got arrested for anything, but it sounds like it was city cops that picked up a county mountie.

fnordfocus: South Carolina has an implied consent law, so I don't think a civilian would have the right to refuse like Deputy Wager did.

Implied consent laws don't work like that. You can still refuse and demand them to obtain a warrant for a blood draw. It's considered an affirmaton of guilt, though, to refuse to do a roadside sobreity test, and they can take your license for a year if you do so, even if you don't commit a crime. Still less penalty than getting a DUI in many professions, though.

The state has to have specific legislation or a court warrent compelling a blood draw under certain circumstances. Otherwise, the evidence is considered the product of an illegal search, and inadmissible in court.

fnordfocus: At least it isn't one of the states where the arresting Officer gets to draw the blood himself on the hood of his car.

You mean like Tennessee's mandatory, warrentless draw laws for fatality/injury accidents where there is reasonable suspicion of DUI? The cops don't draw it, the EMT and Paramedics on scene do. Tennessee Board of Health still maintained that a licensed healthcare professional with IV/Blood Draw as part of their scope of practice has to do it - meaning an RN, RRT, EMT, Paramedic, LPN, or Doctor.

The kits they carry are needleless, the EMS agency in that county, or the local ER, has to supply the blood and put it in the tubes.

fnordfocus: I wonder how many people end up with Hepatitis because the Officer "forgets" to use a clean needle?

You can't reuse vaccutainer needles. No one in the United States uses reusable needles on humans, except for certain surgical practices.

http://www.bd.com/vacutainer/products/venous/

Cops (worthless, by nature) should have ridiculous penalties for any infraction. A dui? You a cop? Execution. Guaranteed that it won't happen again.

for every cop like this guy that got busted I'd bet quite a bit there were dozens if not hundreds of others that got the old wink wink go about your biz.