A Jacksonville city leader is now on administrative leave after being arrested for driving under the influence.
Action News Jax’s Ben Becker obtained court documents showing Daryl Joseph, the director of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Community Services was arrested Saturday on the Northside.
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The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said Joseph was involved in a crash around 11 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of New Berlin and Cedar Point roads.
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They say his car ended up in a ditch after he turned in front of a truck.
The other vehicle was driven by a 17-year-old with a 16-year-old passenger. One suffered minor injuries but declined to go to the hospital.
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Police say they arrested Joseph after smelling alcohol while talking to him. The report says his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. He faces multiple charges, according to his arrest report.
The City told Action News Jax that Joseph will be on administrative leave through the remainder of the week while they conduct an internal review.
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We are still working to obtain Joseph’s mugshot from JSO.
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