CHARLOTTE, N.C. — One week after Charlotte’s fire chief was put on probation Channel 9 uncovered another top ranking leader was charged with driving while impaired.
Court records obtained by Channel 9 show Charlotte Fire Capt. Thomas Brewer was stopped Aug. 30, 2015, on his motorcycle on Interstate 77 in Mooresville and cited for DWI. North Carolina Highway Patrol said troopers were conducting a checkpoint in the area at the time.
A copy of the citation reads Brewer, “had red, glassy eyes, alcoholic beverage odor on his breath, unable to do the standardized field sobriety test and was unsteady on his motorcycle.”
Documents show Brewer refused a breathalyzer test. Troopers obtained a warrant to test his blood, which revealed a .12 blood alcohol level.
By law, when a person refuses a breathalyzer test their license is revoked for one year.
Channel 9 reached out to CFD to find out how the charge has impacted Brewer’s duties as a captain with the department.
The Charlotte Fire Department released a statement that read: "The Charlotte Fire Department is aware of the situation and is handling it as a personnel matter. There has been no change in the employee's position classification. Charlotte Fire Department captains are not required to operate city vehicles.”
Brewer has been with the Charlotte Fire Department since 2000. He’s also president of the Charlotte Firefighters Association.
Channel 9 attempted to reach Brewer and/or his attorney for comment but did not hear back at the time this article was published.
Online court records show Brewer has a court hearing in July.
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