Atlanta Police Officer Resigns Following Suspension, DUI Arrest

Officer Adam Lee. Credit: Atlanta Police Department

An Atlanta police officer who was arrested for drunk driving while on suspension for another incident involving alcohol has resigned from the force, CBS Atlanta says.

Officer Adam Lee tendered his resignation earlier this week following his Nov. 1 arrest for DUI in Midtown, the Atlanta Police Department told the station.

According to WSB-TV, a Georgia State Patrol officer spotted a car driven by Officer Adam Lee speeding down Interstate 85 near 17th Street at speeds in excess of 100 mph in a 55 mph zone. When Lee was pulled over, he was given a breath test and allegedly blew a 0.186, twice the legal limit.

Lee allegedly asked the officer if he would turn off the patrol car’s dash camera, a request the officer refused. The officer then noticed Lee was wearing an Atlanta Police Department ID card. Lee told the officer he was on suspension for allegedly drinking on the job. He was arrested without incident.

Two months ago, Lee allegedly showed up to the training academy’s gun range smelling of alcohol. He was relieved of duty and placed on administrative leave.