infoOff-duty Alabama County Sheriff's deputy charged with DUI

Off-duty Alabama County Sheriff's deputy charged with DUI

A Jefferson County sheriff\u00e2\u0080\u0099s deputy is behind bars on charges that he was driving under the influence Friday afternoon.

Robert Wayne Latta, 53, was booked into the Jefferson County Jail at 1:36 p.m. Friday, according to jail records. He is charged with DUI and reckless driving.

Deputy Chief David Agee confirmed Latta\u00e2\u0080\u0099s arrest and said he has been placed on leave pending an investigation. Agee said he could not yet confirm reports that Latta was driving his take-home patrol car at the time of his arrest. Latta was reportedly off-duty at the time.

Latta, a day shift patrol deputy in the Forestdale area, is being held on $600 bond.