A 19-year veteran of the Omaha Police Department was arrested for drunk driving in Bellevue Omaha. Sergeant Gerald Baggett bonded out of jail the same day.
In addition to driving under the influence, Baggett was cited for reckless driving and an expired registration.
The 43-year-old posted 10 percent of a $2,000 bond.
Omaha Police Officer Andrew Passo said, "Sgt. Gerry Baggett was arrested in Sarpy County. He is on administrative duty pending an investigation."
Cyndee McCarthy of Mothers Against Drunk Driving educates people about the dangers of mixing alcohol and automobiles. A drunk driving victim herself, she says the arrest of an officer is a step back in her fight.
"There should be consequences, and maybe even a little higher for (police officers) because they are supposed to be there to uphold the law," McCarthy said.
"It's a little disheartening to know that there is an officer out there that's supposed to be upholding the law and stopping people from doing it, and yet they are doing it themselves."
Last month, a Lincoln police officer was also arrested for drunk driving. The Lincoln Police Chief says Officer Jennifer Schenkel tested well over the legal limit.
Jail records indicate that Baggett's blood alcohol content on Wednesday was 0.09. The legal limit is 0.08.
Sgt. Baggett was one of five officers involved in a police shooting eight years ago. Officers shot and killed 43-year-old Tracy Pollock after he rammed a police cruiser and opened fire on police.
Baggett and the four other officers were cleared of any wrongdoing in that incident.
