Struthers cop on paid leave after OVI charge

Struthers cop on paid leave after OVI charge

By jeanne starmack

starmack@vindy.com

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A Struthers police officer who was charged with operating a vehicle while impaired remains on paid administrative leave.

Officer Daniel Lamping, 34, a seven-year full-time member of the city police force, was stopped at 11:14 p.m. July 16 on South Avenue in Boardman by an Ohio State Highway Patrol trooper who saw him driving without headlights, according to a document in Mahoning County Court in Boardman.

He pleaded not guilty to the charge at an arraignment July 19. He lost his driving privileges and has asked the court to reinstate them.

Struthers Mayor Terry Stocker said Friday that Lamping has waived his right to a predisciplinary conference with city officials. Stocker said officials had one administrative interview with Lamping shortly after his arrest.

Stocker said he expects to know more about disciplinary action soon.

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