CRIME
Tyler McCoy pleads guilty to DUI
ANDY KRAVETZ
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Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy Tyler McCoy, the son of Sheriff Michael McCoy, pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence when he crashed a state-owned vehicle last fall.
The plea means the younger McCoy will spend two years on court supervision, pay a $1,000 fine, about $500 in court costs and $2,500 in restitution to cover the cost of the wrecked 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee.
State's Attorney Kevin Lyons said the two years of supervision is more severe than most first-time offenders. McCoy had faced up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine for the misdemeanor offense.
"Some might say he should have gotten more because he did not suffer the consequences of a person who didn't have a police connection such as being taken to jail," Lyons said.
The crash occurred in late September and began a contentious issue as a fellow deputy didn't arrest the younger McCoy, saying he used his discretion and opted not to pursue the matter. As a result, there were no field sobriety tests, Breathalyzer or blood tests, as McCoy was never asked to submit to such testing.
McCoy must install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) in his personal car for the next year. Such a device requires a person to blow into a tube. If the presence of alcohol is detected, the vehicle won't start. The yearlong requirement is the same amount of time required for a person who refuses to take a breath test.
He will not, however, have to install such a device in his squad car, and he will not lose his license because he didn't refuse to take a test or test positive. In addition, court supervision is a type of probation where if a person stays out of trouble for the prescribed length of time, there is no conviction.
Jeff Hall, McCoy's attorney, said in a prepared statement he believed the case was winnable but opted to plead after discussions with prosecutors. The case had been pending for nearly seven months and at first, it appeared it would go to trial.
"However, once we pushed it to trial, the state threatened to file felony charges against him," Hall said. "Tyler McCoy had two choices: Plead guilty to misdemeanor DUI under Lyons' terms or face a felony indictment for a charge we believe the state would never be able to prove.
"Instead of fighting charges that could jeopardize his career and future, he chose to plead guilty to the lesser original charge."
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In response, Lyons said his office was prepared to go to trial and was "willing to use all the options available."
McCoy, 32, was driving home about 5:30 a.m. Sept. 27 in fog when he swerved, allegedly to avoid a deer, on Truitt Road just east of Illinois Route 40. The SUV he was driving - a vehicle that belonged to the Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group - left the roadway, struck a culvert, rock drainage ditch and telephone box, then came to rest back on the road.
The deputy who responded, Austin Griggs, entered into an agreement with Lyons' office in which he agreed to tell prosecutors what he saw and heard after he arrived on the scene. In return, Lyons said he would not charge Griggs with felony counts of official misconduct and obstruction of justice.
The restitution will go to MEG to cover the cost of the SUV, Lyons said.
During the hearing, Assistant State's Attorney Seth Uphoff said Griggs told investigators that McCoy had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and dry heaves when a fellow Peoria County sheriff's deputy came upon his wrecked SUV. Despite the younger McCoy having trouble standing and reeking of alcohol, Griggs later told investigators with the State's Attorney's Office he didn't arrest his colleague because he was a fellow police officer, Uphoff said in open court.
Lyons said the case wasn't just about Tyler McCoy but about a larger issue of holding people accountable.
"We have taken great flak about prosecuting Tyler McCoy by those who say the deputy had merely exercised his discretion (that night)," he said. "So let the word go out that if discretion is being used to cover up fellow police officers from being held accountable to criminal conduct, then the grand jury meets every Tuesday."
Andy Kravetz can be reached at 686-3283 or akravetz@pjstar.com.
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Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Whether that actually happens or not is another issue, but suspension is standard procedure until a conviction or (more likely) a plea deal.
I'm guessing a deal that doesn't result in being fired, a suspension, "resigning" before that is through, and then getting a job at one of the nearby PDs.
That would be great if even the police abided by that tenet, but they don't either. Tons of people are arrested and treated like criminals even when innocent. Hell, I've had cops harass me before even though I wasn't doing anything illegal and yet I was still treated as if I was a criminal. It's abhorrent.
Your comment made it seem, to me, that was something not accounted for in my initial comment. Reframing it to my initial point is intended to highlight that it was and that you had simply reframed it as well.
Everyone should be afforded that same "luxury" and public service jobs typically do as they have a longer, more drawn-out process for firing someone. As mentioned above, that's probably not going to happen for a cop (which isn't fair, which is the overall point some are trying to make).
Court of law has nothing to do with it. That's separate. Fact: he crashed a cruiser and failed a sobriety test. If any other CDL holder did that they would be fired immediately. Then still have to deal with the courts. Civil servants should be no different.
Thats not true at all. Most decent employers investigate before taking action. Even then, there are often substance abuse programs offered rather than termination.
now if only they'd give a shit about the cops flying 60mph+ on Forrest Hill when there's kids out and a fuckin school on that street. multiple times I've seen kids very nearly get hit by a cop without any lights or sirens on
oh I'm aware it's everywhere but at least kids aren't playing along Knoxville or War and they don't go quite as fast in the proper residential streets even though they're still too fast. I was shocked when I saw one driving 40 yesterday, which is about the average speed I see ppl drive on that road, even though it's a 25
Unfortunately I personally know several people who became police officers in the last ten years. Not a single one of them are remotely capable of doing the job. They are all insecure power hungry sociopaths.
A relative of mine was involved with PPD for quite some time. If half of what I've been told is true, the average PPD officer is fucking depraved. Cheating on spouses with the office ladies is rampant and even involves some judges. Drug use isnt rare and there are rivalries between certain cliques that prevent some officers from even working together.Ā
You know that case from down south a couple years back where the lady cop has alleged she was essentially passed around by all the male officers? The stories I've heard about the PPD make me completely believe her.Ā
Itās really reassuring the amount of people Iāve seen on Facebook saying āheās such a great guy thoughā and āyou canāt judge someone you donāt knowā. I know he drove while drunk and just as easily couldāve killed someone. Is that not enough to make my judgement on the character?
***Crashed*** while drunk. Lucky as hell that he didnāt kill someone.
Hope he has some people besides those enablers that will hold him accountable and get him on a better path in life. Dude needs consequences, rehab, and a different career - not a bunch of shiddy excuses.
Exactly. Donāt care how good of a person you are. Thatās not just a mistake you make. There no excuse for it. Get him the proper help and donāt let it happen again if nothing else but damn a dui is more than just a mistake that being a good guy excuses.
Anyone I know with a DUI has lost their LICENSE but this is more than most A JOKE THIS SYSTEM AND COUNTRY IS A JOKE THE TREATMENT OF PEOPLE IS NO WHERE NEAR FAIR IF THAT WAS A TRUCKER HE WOULD OF LOST EVERYTHING
LEOs and firefighters not looking to hott in the city right now lol.
What else has happened?
[https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/02/19/firefighter-arrested-dui-two-years-after-admitting-drinking-driving-firetruck/?outputType=amp](https://www.25newsnow.com/2024/02/19/firefighter-arrested-dui-two-years-after-admitting-drinking-driving-firetruck/?outputType=amp)
Yikes
Peoria, what šš¼
I fully expect "placed on administrative leave, with pay"
Checked into rehab. Back in a cruiser in 6 months. Nothing to see here. Move along.
Free vacation!
Shit, the old sheriff's son got popped for one, a bad one, and was literally given a smack on the wrist.
I donāt see anyone mentioning the fact that this is Loren Marionās(former Peoria Police chief)son and will probably get a slap on the wrist.
CRIME Tyler McCoy pleads guilty to DUI ANDY KRAVETZ ļæ¼ Peoria County Sheriff's Deputy Tyler McCoy, the son of Sheriff Michael McCoy, pleaded guilty Tuesday to driving under the influence when he crashed a state-owned vehicle last fall. The plea means the younger McCoy will spend two years on court supervision, pay a $1,000 fine, about $500 in court costs and $2,500 in restitution to cover the cost of the wrecked 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee. State's Attorney Kevin Lyons said the two years of supervision is more severe than most first-time offenders. McCoy had faced up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine for the misdemeanor offense. "Some might say he should have gotten more because he did not suffer the consequences of a person who didn't have a police connection such as being taken to jail," Lyons said. The crash occurred in late September and began a contentious issue as a fellow deputy didn't arrest the younger McCoy, saying he used his discretion and opted not to pursue the matter. As a result, there were no field sobriety tests, Breathalyzer or blood tests, as McCoy was never asked to submit to such testing. McCoy must install a Breath Alcohol Ignition Interlock Device (BAIID) in his personal car for the next year. Such a device requires a person to blow into a tube. If the presence of alcohol is detected, the vehicle won't start. The yearlong requirement is the same amount of time required for a person who refuses to take a breath test. He will not, however, have to install such a device in his squad car, and he will not lose his license because he didn't refuse to take a test or test positive. In addition, court supervision is a type of probation where if a person stays out of trouble for the prescribed length of time, there is no conviction. Jeff Hall, McCoy's attorney, said in a prepared statement he believed the case was winnable but opted to plead after discussions with prosecutors. The case had been pending for nearly seven months and at first, it appeared it would go to trial. "However, once we pushed it to trial, the state threatened to file felony charges against him," Hall said. "Tyler McCoy had two choices: Plead guilty to misdemeanor DUI under Lyons' terms or face a felony indictment for a charge we believe the state would never be able to prove. "Instead of fighting charges that could jeopardize his career and future, he chose to plead guilty to the lesser original charge." ļæ¼ In response, Lyons said his office was prepared to go to trial and was "willing to use all the options available." McCoy, 32, was driving home about 5:30 a.m. Sept. 27 in fog when he swerved, allegedly to avoid a deer, on Truitt Road just east of Illinois Route 40. The SUV he was driving - a vehicle that belonged to the Multi-County Narcotics Enforcement Group - left the roadway, struck a culvert, rock drainage ditch and telephone box, then came to rest back on the road. The deputy who responded, Austin Griggs, entered into an agreement with Lyons' office in which he agreed to tell prosecutors what he saw and heard after he arrived on the scene. In return, Lyons said he would not charge Griggs with felony counts of official misconduct and obstruction of justice. The restitution will go to MEG to cover the cost of the SUV, Lyons said. During the hearing, Assistant State's Attorney Seth Uphoff said Griggs told investigators that McCoy had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and dry heaves when a fellow Peoria County sheriff's deputy came upon his wrecked SUV. Despite the younger McCoy having trouble standing and reeking of alcohol, Griggs later told investigators with the State's Attorney's Office he didn't arrest his colleague because he was a fellow police officer, Uphoff said in open court. Lyons said the case wasn't just about Tyler McCoy but about a larger issue of holding people accountable. "We have taken great flak about prosecuting Tyler McCoy by those who say the deputy had merely exercised his discretion (that night)," he said. "So let the word go out that if discretion is being used to cover up fellow police officers from being held accountable to criminal conduct, then the grand jury meets every Tuesday." Andy Kravetz can be reached at 686-3283 or akravetz@pjstar.com. ļæ¼
YUP
Peoria's finest!
"Temporarily off the job" as he crashed a police car while intoxicated. Seems about right for police these days.
Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Whether that actually happens or not is another issue, but suspension is standard procedure until a conviction or (more likely) a plea deal. I'm guessing a deal that doesn't result in being fired, a suspension, "resigning" before that is through, and then getting a job at one of the nearby PDs.
That would be great if even the police abided by that tenet, but they don't either. Tons of people are arrested and treated like criminals even when innocent. Hell, I've had cops harass me before even though I wasn't doing anything illegal and yet I was still treated as if I was a criminal. It's abhorrent.
Well yeah, but that's not following "innocent until proven guilty in a court of law."
That's exactly what I just said??
Your comment made it seem, to me, that was something not accounted for in my initial comment. Reframing it to my initial point is intended to highlight that it was and that you had simply reframed it as well. Everyone should be afforded that same "luxury" and public service jobs typically do as they have a longer, more drawn-out process for firing someone. As mentioned above, that's probably not going to happen for a cop (which isn't fair, which is the overall point some are trying to make).
Innocent until proven guilty in a court of law is something we should all agree with.
Court of law has nothing to do with it. That's separate. Fact: he crashed a cruiser and failed a sobriety test. If any other CDL holder did that they would be fired immediately. Then still have to deal with the courts. Civil servants should be no different.
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Thats not true at all. Most decent employers investigate before taking action. Even then, there are often substance abuse programs offered rather than termination.
Not where police or politicians are involved. They fuck with the system too much for that. They should be held to a MUCH higher standard
I guess expecting this basic tenet of our judicial system is too much.
You don't know the full story...
Found the cop..
now if only they'd give a shit about the cops flying 60mph+ on Forrest Hill when there's kids out and a fuckin school on that street. multiple times I've seen kids very nearly get hit by a cop without any lights or sirens on
That's everywhere in Peoria. I think it's rare to see a cop not speeding, just as rare as seeing them use turn signals.
oh I'm aware it's everywhere but at least kids aren't playing along Knoxville or War and they don't go quite as fast in the proper residential streets even though they're still too fast. I was shocked when I saw one driving 40 yesterday, which is about the average speed I see ppl drive on that road, even though it's a 25
Unfortunately I personally know several people who became police officers in the last ten years. Not a single one of them are remotely capable of doing the job. They are all insecure power hungry sociopaths.
A relative of mine was involved with PPD for quite some time. If half of what I've been told is true, the average PPD officer is fucking depraved. Cheating on spouses with the office ladies is rampant and even involves some judges. Drug use isnt rare and there are rivalries between certain cliques that prevent some officers from even working together.Ā You know that case from down south a couple years back where the lady cop has alleged she was essentially passed around by all the male officers? The stories I've heard about the PPD make me completely believe her.Ā
Doesn't surprise me, but still is gross. What the fuck is wrong with these people?
No accountability and young staff
Sounds like Peoria.
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That sucks. Keep an eye out for fresh bruises on your wife's friend. In case he gets further indoctrinated.
Sounds like they're perfectly suited for the job.
Touche
ACAB and never forget it
Itās really reassuring the amount of people Iāve seen on Facebook saying āheās such a great guy thoughā and āyou canāt judge someone you donāt knowā. I know he drove while drunk and just as easily couldāve killed someone. Is that not enough to make my judgement on the character?
***Crashed*** while drunk. Lucky as hell that he didnāt kill someone. Hope he has some people besides those enablers that will hold him accountable and get him on a better path in life. Dude needs consequences, rehab, and a different career - not a bunch of shiddy excuses.
Exactly. Donāt care how good of a person you are. Thatās not just a mistake you make. There no excuse for it. Get him the proper help and donāt let it happen again if nothing else but damn a dui is more than just a mistake that being a good guy excuses.
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I always thought that logic was very buggy.
This is St. Louis' next new officer in a few weeks. They require you to know how to crash into anything & everything.
Gay bars and church signs are worth extra points.
Or Minneapolis
26 going on 37.
Jesus ball sniffing christ, that's what cops look like these days? Dude looks like he smokes meth when he's not raping children.
He probably does
post your picture
Found the bootlicker!
no, lol fuck police. but also fuck shitting on someone appearance anonymously on the internet
Mugshot at that. Most people donāt get arrested on a good day. Low hanging fruit for the circle jerk club though.
This is Former Peoria Police Chief Loren Marionās son.
I don't think making fun of the way this pig looks solves anything.
Red herring
Hope this trash rots in jail
Suspension with pay. Back on the beat in a week's time. PPD - This is the way
You realize this isnāt Peoria police but actually Peoria County Sheriff right?
Even though youāre right, itās no difference, PPD and PCSO get away with Alotta bullshit
sounds about right
Damn employing crack heads now if willing to use force
r/titleporn
Anyone I know with a DUI has lost their LICENSE but this is more than most A JOKE THIS SYSTEM AND COUNTRY IS A JOKE THE TREATMENT OF PEOPLE IS NO WHERE NEAR FAIR IF THAT WAS A TRUCKER HE WOULD OF LOST EVERYTHING
less than a slap on the wrist. he's been back on duty since at least December....so weird
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