SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating an off-duty law enforcement officer for an alleged DUI.
Early Saturday, the Wichita Police Department (WPD) was made aware of the arrest of an off-duty officer by the Newton Police Department, according to Officer Trevor Macy.
The Wichita Police Department learned that officer Louis Hebert was arrested and booked into the Harvey County Jail on requested charges of DUI and possession of a firearm while intoxicated.
Hebert has been employed by the WPD for two years and was assigned to the Field Services division, according to Macy. He has since been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of a criminal and internal investigation. The Newton Police Department is investigating the case.