COVINGTON, KY — A police officer was arrested on OVI charges early Sunday morning.
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Covington Joshua Knott was arrested and booked in the Kenton County Jail in Northern Kentucky, according to our news partner WCPO in Cincinnati.
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Along with an OVI charge, he was charged with disregarding traffic lights and going 26 mph over the speed limit, WCPO said.
“We are disappointed to hear this happened, but we will need to learn more before we say anything else about this matter,” Lt. Justin Bradbury told WCPO.
It is unknown if Knott has been fired or placed on administrative leave.
He is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, Feb. 27, WCPO reported.
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