The following statement was released to the media by Bellefontaine Police Chief Chris Marlow Wednesday morning, April 30:
“Recent events involving Bradley P. Staley led to his being placed on administrative leave pending disciplinary proceedings in accordance with the contract.
“This was directly related to his violation of Bellefontaine Police policies, rules, regulations and the pending proceedings regarding applicable criminal charges surrounding his on-duty arrest for Operating a Vehicle while under the Influence.
“As a result, Mr. Staley resigned from his position with the Bellefontaine Police Department before his disciplinary hearing.”
Sgt. Staley was placed on administrative leave last week after he showed signs of intoxication while on duty.
He reportedly failed field sobriety tests and registered a 0.116 blood alcohol concentration following a breathalyzer analysis in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 24.
He was charged at that time with OVI and was immediately placed on an administrative leave. Disciplinary proceedings to terminate his employment with the BPD were initiated shortly thereafter.
Staley had worked for the BPD for 10 years, serving as a sergeant for the last two years.
