Off-duty LSP police officer arrested for drunk driving offense

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana – An off-duty Louisiana State Trooper was arrested for drunken driving early Monday morning, according to LSP.

According to police, 28-year-old Isaiah Gilbert of Hammond was stopped after crossing the divider line south on Interstate 110 in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Gilbert provided a breath sample and the reading was above the acceptable limit.

He was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail on charges of improper lane usage, driving under the influence (2nd offense), driving while license suspended, simple criminal damage, and open container.

Gilbert was already on vacation for Driving under the influence of alcohol in March.

“Gilbert remains on leave as all law enforcement property has already been seized pending the conclusion of the criminal and administrative investigations,” LSP said.

Gilbert has been employed by the Louisiana State Police since 2021.

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