Our Chicago DUI Attorneys follow up on the story of the Bloomington police officer arrested for DUI. William McGonigle had been placed on administrative leave following his arrest for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Bloomington police said today that the officer will return to duty, however he won’t be driving a squad car.

Full story below:

Officer charged with DUI returns to duties

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

April 15, 2009 (BLOOMINGTON, Ill.) — A Bloomington police officer placed on paid administrative leave after his arrest on DUI charges has been returned to duty.

However, Officer William McGonigle of Normal will not be driving a squad car.

Bloomington police spokesman Duane Moss said Tuesday that pending the outcome of the charges filed in McLean County Circuit Court and when McGonigle gets his license back, he will be assigned to duties such as desk duty, bike patrol or foot patrol.

McGonigle was stopped in Normal by an Illinois state trooper at 2:21 a.m. on Jan. 31. He was charged with speeding and DUI.

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