An Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was arrested and charged with an OVI recently on February 16th. It’s been reported by the OSHP that the 35-year-old trooper was pulled over by a Columbus police officer just west of North High Street on Starr Avenue around 8:54 p.m. Jeremy S. Garner, a trooper for the Ohio State Highway Patrol had a blood alcohol level of .277, exceeding the legal limit by three times. Garner is expected to appear in court on February 21st, and has not returned to work since his arrest. The Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper was driving his own vehicle, which is a red 2007 Ford Edge, and was not on duty while driving under the influence. Garner has been a Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper since 2002, working in the motorcycle unit. It’s been reported that this is not Garner’s first time getting charged with an OVI. Back in 2007, Garner was charged and pleaded guilty to his first OVI.

Ohio State Highway Patrol Arrest: The Dangers of Drunk Driving

Drunk driving is never safe; it is obvious that someone could get critically injured or killed. Everyone processes alcohol differently, but it’s well known that you are not supposed to get behind the wheel if you have been drinking. It affects more than just your safety, and can also lead to a series legal consequences. You can take it from the Ohio State Highway Patrol Trooper that his first OVI offense didn’t teach him a lesson. If you abuse alcohol and then choose to get behind the wheel of a vehicle, it can take one second for your life to change forever.

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