In a recent development in Coats, a local police officer, William Beuckman, was terminated following his arrest for impaired driving. The incident occurred off-duty in the parking lot of a Dollar General store where Beuckman was found in a patrol car. State Highway Patrol’s breath test showed Beuckman’s blood alcohol content at 0.10, slightly above the legal limit. Charged with driving while impaired and reckless driving, Beuckman was released on a $2,500 unsecured bond. His arrest marks a significant turn in his brief tenure with the Coats Police Department, where he had only served since last November and was still under probation.
