GUILFORD COUNTY, N.C. — A Guilford County Sheriff's Office employee was charged with driving while impaired and speeding shortly after 9 p.m. on June 24, the office said.
Justin McKenzie, 37, is a Master Corporal and has been with the Guilford County Sheriff's Office since September 2012, according to the office.
McKenzie was accused of speeding 78 mph in a 55 mph zone. He allegedly showed signs of impairment and was arrested.
McKenzie was taken to the Guilford County jail. He submitted a breath test where he registered a .09 blood alcohol concentration, according to the NC Department of Public Safety.
McKenzie was arrested and charged with:
- Driving While Impaired
- Speeding
- Expired Registration Card/Tag
- Expired/No Inspection
The NC Department of Public Safety said there were several passengers in his car at the time of the stop.
McKenzie has been suspended without pay, pending the outcome of the investigation, according to the Sheriff's Office.
This investigation is ongoing.
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