A Chesterfield County Police Officer is arrested and charged with brandishing a pistol after a traffic incident on March 3rd.
Police say the officer was off duty and not in uniform at the time of the incident.
Chesterfield Police arrested Frank Darnold III, age 25, after investigating the incident. Witnesses say Darnold displayed a firearm during a confrontation with a motorist in the 11000 block of West Providence Road.
He is now charged with brandishing a firearm which is a class one misdemeanor, and has been placed on administrative leave pending criminal and internal investigations.
Darnold is scheduled to appear in the Chesterfield County General District Court on April 21st.
Col. Thierry G. Dupuis, chief of police said, "We hold our officers to a high set of standards, as does the community we serve."
"These alleged actions, if found to be true, would bring dishonor to a department that is recognized for its professional reputation."
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Other Information: http://www.timesdispatch.com/rtd/news/local/crime/article/CFPD06_20090305-223021/223135/
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this post needs updating. On April 13, 2009, Officer Darnold was ACQUITED of these charges!
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