{"id":352451,"date":"2026-07-25T22:05:09","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T22:05:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/352451\/"},"modified":"2026-07-25T22:05:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-25T22:05:09","slug":"columbia-county-deputy-arrested-for-dui-after-crash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/352451\/","title":{"rendered":"Columbia County deputy arrested for DUI after crash"},"content":{"rendered":"

COLUMBIA COUNTY, Fla. \u2014 A Columbia County Sheriff\u2019s Office deputy has been arrested on a driving under the influence charge stemming from a traffic crash investigated by the Florida Highway Patrol.<\/p>\n

Deputy Michael Rooney was arrested in Columbia County on Friday, July 24, 2026, after a warrant was issued following an earlier single-vehicle crash with injuries in Orange County. Authorities said Rooney was off duty and driving his personal vehicle at the time of the crash.<\/p>\n

The Florida Highway Patrol investigated the crash and obtained the arrest warrant. The sheriff\u2019s office said questions about the crash investigation should be directed to FHP.<\/p>\n

Following his arrest, Rooney was placed on leave without pay while the Columbia County Sheriff\u2019s Office conducts an internal investigation.<\/p>\n

The sheriff\u2019s office said it is grateful that everyone involved in the crash is physically okay and emphasized that it takes the matter seriously and is committed to transparency.<\/p>\n

Officials said additional information will be released as appropriate as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n

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