Avon Police Officer Suspected of Drunk Driving

AVON, OH — According to an Avon news release, Sgt. George A. Ruple has been arrested for suspicion of drunk driving. On Monday, Ruple was cited with operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving left of center.

Ruple is scheduled to be arraigned Thursday morning in Avon Lake Municipal Court according to courts records.

Avon police Chief Richard Bosley told cleveland.com that the 12-year veteran is taking a few days off from work.

"Until there is a disposition in the case the officer's status with our department will be dependent upon the officer's ability to drive," Avon police said in a written statement. "While we expect more from the employees in our department we respect the criminal justice process; so until there is a decision by the court, no discipline will be considered or issued."

Ruple's car was stopped by a State Trooper around 2:17 a.m. on Kinzel Road in Avon. Ruple was then transported to the Sheffield Police Department where he was later released.

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