DUI Charges Filed Against Tampa Police Officer Following Brandon Crash

TAMPA, FL — An officer of the Tampa Police Department has been placed on administrative leave following a driving under the influence arrest early Friday morning.

Rickado StFleur was arrested by the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 4:35 AM after being involved in a single-vehicle crash at Brandon Parkway and Pauls Drive, police said.

According to the Tampa police, StFleur, who was off duty, was the only occupant of his personal vehicle when it veered off the road and overturned. StFleur, who was uninjured in the crash, called 911 for assistance.

Upon arrival, deputies said they thought he appeared intoxicated and he was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.

StFleur, who has been an officer with the Tampa police since May 2018, was relieved of his duties. He will remain on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation into this crash, according to the police report.

"While we are thankful that no one was hurt in this accident, that does not excuse the actions of this officer in getting behind the wheel intoxicated," said Interim Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw."He put others at risk because of his carelessness and must now face the consequences of his decision. We constantly remind other drivers of the importance of using a ridesharing service or finding a designated driver, and the same rules apply to those in law enforcement. We will continue working, through the nearly 1,000 dedicated officers at our department, to educate our community, especially during the holiday season, not to make this same mistake."