Massachusetts: State Police veteran Sgt. Dennis Remkus busted for DWI

Massachusetts State Police veteran Sgt. Dennis Remkus busted for DWI

From CBS Boston

Mendon Police made the arrest on Washington Street.

State Police media communications director Dave Procopio said in a statement that Sgt. Remkus was not on duty at the time.

He was suspended with pay after a duty status hearing at Massachusetts State Police General Headquarters on Wednesday.

Worcester Telegram reported: 

David Procopio, director of media communications for the state police, said Sgt. Dennis Remkus, who is assigned to the state police air wing, was suspended with pay after a duty status hearing at state police general headquarters Framingham on Wednesday.

Mr. Procopio said Sgt. Remkus was arrested Sunday by Mendon police after a motor vehicle stop on Washington Street. He was off-duty at the time. He was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.