Giroux placed on unpaid leave of absence
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Effective immediately, Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings has placed Safety Service Director Rick Giroux on an indefinite unpaid leave of absence.
In the interim, the mayor said he "is confident that our team of city employees will all work together with him to keep things running smoothly."
[[In-content Ad]]Giroux was arrested on a charge of OVI (operating a vehicle while impaired) late Sunday evening by the Hillsboro Police Department.
On Monday, Hastings said he did not anticipate any disciplinary action against Giroux.
Giroux, 51, of Westover Drive, Hillsboro, also was charged with failing to obey a traffic device, according to Hillsboro Municipal Court records.
In the interim, the mayor said he "is confident that our team of city employees will all work together with him to keep things running smoothly."
[[In-content Ad]]Giroux was arrested on a charge of OVI (operating a vehicle while impaired) late Sunday evening by the Hillsboro Police Department.
On Monday, Hastings said he did not anticipate any disciplinary action against Giroux.
Giroux, 51, of Westover Drive, Hillsboro, also was charged with failing to obey a traffic device, according to Hillsboro Municipal Court records.
Giroux was taken to the Highland County Justice Center for incarceration at approximately 1:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26.
Hillsboro Police Chief Nick Thompson said Giroux was alone when he was pulled over for running a stop sign.
According to court records, Giroux tested .188 on a DUI Breathalizer test.
Giroux is scheduled for an arraignment in Hillsboro Municipal Court at 8 a.m. on Nov. 29.
Giroux was appointed safety and service director in January 2012 by Hillsboro Mayor Drew Hastings.