Key takeaways:
- Joseph Ruddy, a Tampa, Florida resident and federal narcotics prosecutor, was recently investigated by police for a hit-and-run incident.
- Body-worn camera footage showed Ruddy attempting to leverage his position to blunt the fallout from the crash.
- Ruddy is accused of drunkenly striking another vehicle and leaving the scene of the accident, and the incident has caused a stir in the Tampa community.
A Tampa, Florida resident and federal narcotics prosecutor, Joseph Ruddy, was recently investigated by police for a hit-and-run incident. When officers arrived at his house, Ruddy was so drunk he could barely stand up, and was leaning on the tailgate of his pickup to keep his balance.
Body-worn camera footage obtained by The Associated Press showed Ruddy attempting to leverage his position to blunt the fallout from the crash. However, he was still in control enough to be waiting with his U.S. Justice Department business card in hand.
Ruddy is accused of drunkenly striking another vehicle and leaving the scene of the accident. He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and leaving the scene of a crash with property damage.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tampa, where Ruddy works, has not yet commented on the incident. Ruddy has been a federal prosecutor since 2018 and has been involved in numerous high-profile cases.
The incident is still under investigation and it is unclear what the consequences will be for Ruddy. However, it is clear that the incident has caused a stir in the Tampa community.
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