A Detroit Police officer is charged with a felony for a drunken encounter with other officers at an accident scene. The prosecutor’s office says Officer Jerold Blanding was off-duty and was at the accident scene involving a friend on January 14th, slurring his words and smelling of alcohol. They say Blanding had 3 guns in his possession, and he resisted other police who were trying to help the accident victim.
Blanding was arrested.
They say Blanding was under investigation for a fatal police shooting, and was under orders not to possess a gun.
Detroit Cop Charged With Felony
Apr 11, 2018 | 12:05 PM
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