LSP police officer arrested for off-duty drunkenness offense

This morning, just after 1:00 a.m., a Troop A patrol officer was on patrol and observed a vehicle crossing the divider while traveling south on Interstate 110 in East Baton Rouge Parish. A traffic stop was initiated and the driver was identified as 28-year-old Isaiah Gilbert of Hammond.

At the time of the arrest, Gilbert was on vacation following another incident on March 10, 2024, in which he was arrested for Driving under the influence of alcohol (1^st offence) and Careless operationGilbert has been employed by the Louisiana State Police since 2021.

During the DWI investigation this morning, Gilbert was transported to Troop A where he provided a breath sample that was above the legal limit. He was transported to the East Baton Rouge Parish Jail and arrested on the following charges: Improper lane usage, Driving under the influence of alcohol (2^and Attack), Driving safely despite suspension Criminal offenses, simple damage to propertyAnd Open container.

Gilbert remains on leave pending the seizure of all law enforcement property pending the completion of the criminal and administrative investigation.

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