Trenton Fire Chief on leave after weekend arrest

TRENTON, Tenn. — A West Tennessee fire chief was arrested over the weekend after a wreck in Trenton.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol says troopers responded to a crash with property damage at Lexington Street and 10th Street in Trenton on Saturday.

According to the THP, officers on scene said Trenton Fire Chief Terrence Elam was driving his city issued Ford F-150 when he wrecked.

THP says Elam had tried to leave the scene in the truck, when he backed into a parked vehicle.

Trenton police got Elam out of the truck shortly before THP arrived, according to a news release.

THP says Elam was arrested and charged with DUI.

Trenton Mayor Ricky Jackson confirmed Monday that Elam is currently on administrative leave, pending more information on the investigation.

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