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25 NEWS. TONIGHT WE LEARN THAT A DEPUTY WITH THE PALM BEACH COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HAS BEEN ARRESTED. DEPUTY CEDRIC ALLEN HAS BEEN CHARGED WITH DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE, DISRESPECT OF POLICE AND ASSAULTING SPECIFIC PERSONS. IT IS UNCLEAR WHERE OR WHEN THIS HAPPENED. WE KNOW HE WAS ARRESTED BY THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL AND IS NOW ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE. THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE SAYS, QUOTE: THIS MISCONDUCT HAS BEEN REPORTED AND INVESTIGATED AND

Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputy arrested for drunk driving

A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested over the weekend. According to Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Sedrick, J. Allen was arrested Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence, assault on certain persons, resisting an officer and reckless driving. A spokesperson issued the following statement to WPBF 25 News on Monday: “The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office holds its employees to the highest standards and never forgets its duty to maintain the public’s trust. Unfortunately, sometimes an employee makes a poor decision that leads to misconduct. This misconduct was reported, investigated and determined to be criminal in nature, which led to the charges. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to remain vigilant to ensure our efforts are professional and meet the high standards the public expects.” A spokesperson added that Allen, who was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol, is currently on paid leave. Allen was released from jail late Sunday morning. His next court date is July 29. Top Headlines Stay Up to Date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 Get the latest news updates with the WPBF 25 News app. You can download it here.

PALM BEACH COUNTY, Florida —

A Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested over the weekend.

According to Palm Beach County Clerk of Court Sedrick, J. Allen was arrested Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence, assault on persons, resisting an officer and reckless driving.

A spokesperson gave the following statement to WPBF 25 News on Monday:

“The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office demands the highest standards of its employees and never forgets its duty to maintain the public’s trust. Unfortunately, sometimes an employee makes a poor decision that leads to misconduct. This misconduct was reported, investigated and determined to be criminal in nature, resulting in the charges. The Sheriff’s Office will continue to remain vigilant to ensure our efforts are professional and meet the high standards the public expects.”

A spokesman added that Allen, who was arrested by the Florida Highway Patrol, is currently on paid leave.

Allen was released from jail late Sunday morning. His next court date is July 29.

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