Titusville police officers responded to a crash and found their chief of police, John Lau, in the front seat of a city-owned SUV with a large bottle of vodka.
Investigation and Firing
Lau was accused of crashing the vehicle while off duty and refused alcohol testing. A sergeant reported smelling alcohol, and Lau was fired after being released from the hospital. The Florida Highway Patrol took over the investigation and determined that no criminal charges would be filed.
Original reporting: WPBF (Treasure Coast / Hearst) — read the source article.