But the ComPol says that it isn't out of the ordinary for the officer to be back on duty while the investigation runs its course. And as for the drinking allegation, Williams advises not to believe rumors at this time.
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"I don't have more than what has been shared with you all at this time, but I will follow up with OC Corozal to see where they are with that matter. But it is not unusual for a police officer to return to active duty after an accident, it's an accident and in circumstances where it is not clear, if the driver or who is at fault then we issue an NIP and police or any public officer can return to duty until the investigation is over and arrest is made."
Jules Vasquez
"Even if he was drinking?"
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"That's a different kettle of fish. If it is that there is evidence to suggest that he was under the influence, I certainly will not tolerate that and he will be interdicted."
Jules Vasquez
"People at the scene say they saw him relieving himself shortly after the accident behind the vehicle."
Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police
"You know Jules that people always say things and not all what they say is the truth. We have rgo by the evidence that we have."
We note that on Monday when we asked the communications officer ASP Fitzroy Yearwood if a urine or blood sample had been taken, he said he wasn't sure, despite it being a normal procedure in other traffic incidents. An eyewitness at the scene had told CTV3 last Friday that he saw Belikin bottles in the vehicle.
