Off-duty IMPD arrested for OWI after crashing vehicle into tree
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — An off-duty officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department was arrested this weekend for operating while under the influence.
It happened just after 3 a.m. when witnesses heard a loud crash outside. When they went to check, they found that 27-year-old Andrew Puente had crashed his jeep into a tree.
After arriving on the scene, officials noticed alcoholic odors coming from Puente’s breath.
A breathalyzer test later determined Puente’s BAC to be at .106.
Puente was off-duty at the time and driving his personal vehicle.
According to IMPD, Puente will receive a 30-day suspension without pay and have his equipment confiscated.
Additional discipline is possible pending an investigation.