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A state trooper was arrested for DUI after a wreck involving his OHP vehicle, which was towing a patrol boat.
Investigators tell KRMG Trooper Joshua Davies crashed the SUV Thursday afternoon south of Sallisaw at around 4:30.
OHP Capt. George Brown says Trooper Davies showed signs of intoxication and was immediately arrested for suspicion of DUI by Troopers on the scene.
Troopers later administered a routine state breath test where Davies registered over the legal limit.
KRMG has learned that the boat was a 22-foot "Angler" valued at about $65,000 and was a total loss.
The vehicle, a 2009 Ford Expedition, suffered minor damage.
"It is an emotionally draining situation when an officer finds himself in a position that he must arrest one of his own," Chief of Patrol Colonel Ricky Adams stated, "our Troopers displayed professionalism in administering their duties during this unfortunate event. This individual was immediately arrested by state troopers on the scene and charged with DUI in compliance with state statute. This type of behavior will not be tolerated under any circumstance."
Davies was arrested and booked at the Sallisaw Police Department.
He has been with the OHP for eight years and has been placed on routine administrative leave pending the results of an internal investigation.
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