Georgia Officer Grady Rachel Suspended For Celebrating With Gunfire
ALBANY, Ga. - Not even police officers are immune from arrest for firing a gun to celebrate New Year's.
An Albany police officer has been arrested for shooting a gun in celebration of 2011's arrival early Saturday moing. Albany Police Chief John Proctor said 28-year-old Grady Rachel has been suspended without pay pending an inteal investigation into the incident.
Rachel, who lives in Lee County, was arrested by Lee County Sheriff's deputies. Authorities said he shot his weapon in a crowded area just after midnight.
Rachel did not immediately retu a call for comment from The Associated Press.
A Lee County jail official said Rachel has been released on $1,000 bond.
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Mike Gallagher
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