Portland police sergeant accused of drunk driving in Minnesota [Video]

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An off-duty Portland Police sergeant is on paid administrative leave after he was arrested and then cited in Minnesota when he crashed a rental car while under the influence of alcohol back in July, authorities announced on Thursday.

On the night of July 3, Sgt. Patrick Mawdsley, an 18-year veteran of the Portland Police Bureau, was detained by Meeker County Sheriff’s deputies for impaired driving after crashing his rental car, Portland Police officials said in a press release.

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At the time, he was armed with his police-issued pistol, authorities said.

After a brief investigation, Mawdsley was cited for careless driving and carrying while under the influence of alcohol. He was released from custody after the citation was served, officials said.

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Following the citation, PPB said Mawdsley was placed on administrative leave where he remains, pending the …