State Trooper Facing "Super Drunk" Charge For Allegedly Driving Into A House

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI — A Michigan State Police Trooper will be arraigned on the charge of being "super drunk" when he reportedly crashed into a Clinton Township home. The state’s “super drunk” offense is for drivers with a blood alcohol content level at or above 0.17 percent. The legal blood alcohol content level in Michigan is 0.08 percent.

The unidentified trooper was off-duty when he allegedly drove his Cadillac SUV into a home on Harrington St. and Moravian Dr. around 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 18. The trooper fled the scene and was later located by police at Garfield and 16 Mile roads.

The "super drunk" AKA High BAC offense became official in Michigan in Oct. 2010. It's a misdemeanor and carries penalties including up to 180 days in jail, a one year license suspension or a restricted license, which allows the individual to drive a vehicle with an installed ignition interlock device to and from employment, an alcohol or drug education treatment program, medical treatment and probation, community service and school.

The trooper is due back in court for his arraignment on Dec. 2.

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