An Erie County Sheriff’s Office employee has been placed on administrative leave after a crash in Cheektowaga led to a DWI charge.
CHEEKTOWAGA, N.Y. — An employee of the Erie County Sheriff’s Office has been placed on administrative leave after being charged with driving while intoxicated following a crash Friday night on French Road near a 7-Eleven store, according to police and the sheriff’s office.
Police said 35-year-old Christopher Imhof was allegedly driving drunk in the Town of Cheektowaga when he was involved in the crash.
Both Imhof and the other driver were injured and taken to a hospital for treatment. Imhof was later released on an appearance ticket. Police said that additional charges may be forthcoming.
In a statement provided to 2 On Your Side, the Erie County Sheriff’s Office said Imhof is an employee in the Jail Management Division.
The sheriff’s office said Imhof has been placed on administrative leave and will remain on administrative leave while an internal investigation is underway.
No further details about the crash, the extent of the injuries, or the status of the ongoing investigations were immediately provided.