Originally Posted by Wade06XLT

Well, it is with a heavy heart that I tell you all that there is one more 06 F150 going to the junk yard. Two weeks ago I did the most stupidest thing I've ever done in my life,,,drinking and driving which lead to a wreck, my arrest and a crapload of embarrassment. This was a hell of a way to learn a lesson and thank God it was a one car wreck and that both my passenger and myself are ok. Last thing I remember is my passenger grabbing the steering wheel and pulling hard right. Why he did this is beyond me. When I came to all I remember is seeing my fellow deputies that I work with and my truck upside down.

I hit a "crash impact" thing that was placed in front of little concrete walls while roadwork was being done. Due to the lift, wheels, and tires I presume we went up and over. Don't know if we rolled once or twice. There was not a body panel that didn't have some kind of damage. We hit right at the passenger side tow hook. Three out of the four doors open, the windshield is busted and the back glass is intact. I presume the truck is going to be totaled.

Anyhow, as a Deputy Sheriff this was quite embarrassing and I deserve it. I didn't ask for any favors nor did I receive any. I made a mistake, admitted it and am taking the punishment. What really sucks is that I definitely did not need this on top of a divorce that I am going through. Talk about stress.

Folks, take it from me a DUI is not a good thing, I have embarrassed myself, my family and my department. Please be smart and don't do what I did. In closing, Ford does build a great truck, the roof didn't collapse, there's a bunch of damage, but we walked away. I did not take any pictures because I did not want to be reminded in any way of that night. Good day. Wade

Originally Posted by KY_FF_EMT

Guys, I understand that drinking and driving is a very, very bad think. Ok I get it. I have pulled may people out of cars/trucks that have been hit by drunk drivers and the drunk be fine. So I understand, I really do. I have even lost family as a result of a drunk driver. But with all that being said, had Wade just been the guy that picks up your trash at the local Burger King, and not a cop, firefighter, or school teacher, do you really think that it would of even made the news. NO IT WOULD NOT HAVE! I do not believe that one nights bad judement, should define his career. I believe that a sup is fine.
We all make mistakes, and If Im pretty sure that I read somewhere that MAN SHOULD NOT JUDGE UNLESS HE BE JUDGED HIMSELF. For all of you calling for his job, think about it, the next time you up, should you be fired. Everytime a public person does something stupid, the news is quick to point out that this person was a cop or firefighter or what ever, but like I said before, John Q Public gets into trouble and theres no news coverage. This guy is going through HELL, Yes He ****ED UP, if this was his second or more DUI/DWI, Id be right in line, calling for his badge.

And who ever was saying that Cops set the example for the rest of us..., Id bet your the same bunch of tards that say pro athletes are roll models for our kids. NO one sets the example for me other than my parents.
Just my two cents

Originally Posted by Quintin

To err is to be human.

It takes a tough dude to man up and admit his mistakes.

Hopefully you get everything sorted out, and I'm glad you and your passenger came out okay.

Originally Posted by TruckGuy24

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Originally Posted by Tbird69

Sorry, everything you said here is crap. It makes the news because cops are supposed to enforce the law, not break it. Once he's back on the job how can he justify charging someone with something he basically got a slap on the wrist for? I've said this already, there are cops that go an entire career of without ever doing something this stupid. Those cops understand what that badge on their chest means.