Sturgis Police's Public Safety Director placed on leave
Posted: Aug 17, 2020 11:18 AM EDT
STURGIS, Mich. - The city of Sturgis announced Sunday that Public Safety Director Geoffrey Smith has been placed on administrative leave.
On August 15, Smith was involved in a vehicle crash while off duty and was taken to the hospital with minor injuries, reports said.
The St. Joseph County Sheriff's Department began an investigation.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor in the crash, the city stated.
Smith was placed on administrative leave pending investigation.