COVINGTON, Va. – The former Chief Deputy of the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office was arrested by state police on Saturday, April 1, according to Sheriff Kevin Hall.
Virginia State Police is investigating the crash that led to former Chief Deputy Matthew Bowser’s arrest, which happened on April 1 on Route 220 near Grafton Street in Alleghany County.
We’re told Bowser was traveling north when the vehicle hit a guardrail barrier. Police say he was wearing his seatbelt and wasn’t injured in the crash.
Authorities said Chief Deputy Matthew Bowser was arrested and charged with DUI, as well as refusal to take a blood or breath test.
“The Alleghany County & Covington Sheriff’s Office is saddened and disappointed with this event,” the Sheriff said in a press release.
We’re told Bowser is no longer employed at the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office.
Court records show that Bowser is due back in court on June 20 at 10 a.m.
According to the Sheriff, the Magistrate released Bowser to a family member, and no mugshot is available.
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