Police officer fired for driving drunk and crashing patrol car

Columbia, South Carolina – Richland County police officer has been fired for violating the department policy.

According to the Richland County Sheriff Leon Lott, the 58-year-old Michael Mazerolle now former deputy was driving drunk and crashed a patrol car in an incident that took place on April 1^st.

The medical report following the crash showed alcohol in officer’s system. Immediate Professional Standards investigation was ordered by the Sheriff.

“His behavior is inexcusable, and I will not tolerate that from my deputies,” Sheriff Lott said. “I hold my deputies to a much higher standard and anyone who works for me knows that I will hold them accountable.”

The investigation about the crash was performed by the South Carolina Highway Patrol in accordance with Richland County Sheriff’s Department.

“It’s frustrating, I know we are better than this and our community expects better from us,” said Sheriff Lott.