Erie County Sheriff’s Narcotics Chief DJ Granville has been placed on paid administrative leave. This comes after he received three new summonses from Buffalo Police related to a crash that occurred one year ago. Granville is accused of striking several parked cars with his county-issued vehicle in the incident.
The crash caused an estimated $60,000 in damages, which is expected to have been covered by Erie County taxpayer funds. As a result of the incident, Granville received three traffic tickets for leaving the scene of a property damage accident without reporting it. The Erie County Sheriff’s office confirmed that Granville was placed on leave on April 14th after receiving the new citations from Buffalo Police.
Granville under review after crash
The Erie County Legislature has expressed concerns about the circumstances surrounding the hit-and-run incident. Further details on how long Granville will remain on administrative leave have not been disclosed.
The sheriff’s office has not provided additional information at this time. The incident and Granville’s leave status have prompted questions and concerns within the community and local government. As the investigation continues, more details are expected to emerge regarding the crash, the response from law enforcement, and any potential consequences for Granville’s actions.
The case has drawn attention to issues of accountability and transparency within the Erie County Sheriff’s Office.
