Hillsborough County deputy arrested for DUI after traffic stop: HCSO

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.

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