STURGIS, MI (WTVB) – The Director of the Sturgis Public Safety Department has been place on administrative leave pending further investigation after he was allegedly in an alcohol-related traffic accident over the weekend.
46-year-old Geoffrey David Smith was involved in the accident on Saturday while he was off duty.
A statement from the City of Sturgis said Smith was taken to the Sturgis Hospital Emergency Room with minor injuries.
He was then taken to the St. Joseph County Jail and booked. Smith is now free after posting bond.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department investigated the crash.
