GLADSTONE, MI-- A former U.P. State Police Post commander charged with drunk driving has been demoted and sent to Lansing.
Lieutenant William Smith was arrested in Chippewa County July 7 after he got into an accident with his personal vehicle. The case was later dismissed after Smith’s blood alcohol test was thrown out.
Smith was suspended with pay throughout the case and suspended 15 days without pay. Michigan State Police officials say Smith has been demoted to Sergeant and transferred to the Lansing Post.
