Off-duty Madison County deputy charged with DUI following weekend crash

JACKSON, Tenn. — An off-duty deputy with the Madison County Sheriff’s Office was taken into custody following a motor vehicle collision in Jackson on Saturday.

According to a press release from the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, at approximately 9:49 p.m., Rickey Brooks was involved in a crash at the intersection of Division Avenue and Campbell Street in Jackson.

As a result of an investigation that took place at the scene, Brooks was taken into custody and has been charged with Driving Under the Influence (TCA § 55-10-401) and Violation of the Implied Consent Law (TCA § 55-10-406). 

We spoke to 26th District Attorney General Jody Pickens who says, because Brooks is a member of the 26th Judicial District Task Force, a “special prosecutor” will be appointed to this case.

 “I was made aware of the incident by Sheriff Wiser on Saturday night. Because of his affiliation with the task force, I am appointing a special prosecutor for the case.”

The Jackson Police Department and Tennessee Highway Patrol are continuing to investigate this incident. Stay with us on air and online as we continue to follow this developing story.

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