The Brief
- A Hillsborough County deputy was arrested Saturday night after a traffic stop.
- The deputy, Richard Garcia, refused to take a field sobriety test or provide a breath sample.
- Garcia has been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation.
CITRUS PARK, Fla. – A Hillsborough County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested for driving under the influence on Saturday night.
HCSO deputy arrested for DUI
What we know:
According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, deputies conducted a traffic stop near Gunn Highway and Normandie Road in Citrus Park. Deputies noted signs of impairment from the driver, Richard Michael Garcia, 32.
Garcia, a District 1 Street Crimes Unit deputy refused to participate in field sobriety tests or breath samples.…