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Police Officer Fired After Allegedly Responding to Couple’s House While Drunk

On Aug. 23, former Walbridge, Ohio police officer Michael Ervin responded just before midnight to a reported unsecured truck door and was fired after a portable breath test registered a presumptive blood-alcohol content of 0.168, more than twice the legal limit.
A review of Michael Ervin's personnel file found prior discipline for off-duty alcohol incidents on Nov. 9, 2017, and June 14, 2019, and he resigned from Toledo Police Department under investigation before joining Walbridge on Oct. 5, 2023.
Video recorded by the residents shows Ervin stumbling near police cruisers as the couple called Wood County dispatcher again; additional responding units arrived, and they described the episode as shocking but were relieved no one was hurt.
An investigation is ongoing and charges may be filed pending its outcome; Walbridge investigation includes potential criminal charges like operating a vehicle impaired and handling a firearm while intoxicated.
Mayor Edward Kolanko said Tuesday he trusted Chief Ken Campbell's and Sgt.'s background check for Michael Ervin, adding, `As mayor- I have to trust the department heads in their respective positions and recommendations. This incident gives me pause and will re-evaluate our hiring practices`.

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