Friday, September 26, 2008

Officer Joseph Motte Charged with Drunk Driving

A minor traffic accident that resulted in several citations being filed by the Missouri Highway Patrol against a Springfield police officer has prompted an internal investigation by the Springfield Police Department.

Officer Joseph N. Motte, 54, was cited on misdemeanor leaving the scene of an accident, careless imprudent driving, driving while intoxicated and two felony counts of being in possession of a firearm while intoxicated after an accident Tuesday on Interstate 44 near Waynesville, according to the Missouri Highway Patrol.

The police department indicated it is investigating the incident.

The patrol reported that Motte was driving a 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse toward Springfield when it left the road and was caught by the cable barrier in the median.

Motte suffered minor injuries in the crash, the patrol reported.


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