A Volusia County Sheriff’s Office sergeant is off road patrol and under internal review after a February DUI arrest near Breckenridge, Colorado, an incident that quietly surfaced earlier this year and is now back in the spotlight following a separate high-profile case involving another sergeant.
What the Sheriff’s Office Says
According to the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, Sgt. Steven Edgecomb was stopped by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office near Breckenridge and was arrested on charges of DUI and weaving from a traffic lane. The agency says it launched an internal affairs investigation and that Edgecomb "has been relieved of all law enforcement duties" while the criminal case moves forward.
Out-of-State Arrest Details
Local coverage notes that Edgecomb, hired by the agency in 2006, was allegedly seen weaving in traffic before he was pulled over, then charged with DUI and lane weaving. As reported by ClickOrlando, the Sheriff’s Office revoked his on-duty driving privileges and removed him from road-patrol assignments while the Summit County case plays out.
Why It Is Back in the News
The Colorado case has drawn fresh attention after an unrelated July arrest in New Smyrna Beach, where surveillance video shows an off-duty sergeant allegedly battering an elderly couple. Sheriff Mike Chitwood publicly blasted that sergeant’s actions, calling it "idiotic behavior," and the sharp rebuke has renewed questions about how the agency handles misconduct cases. Coverage of that arrest and the sheriff’s post can be found at WFTV.
Legal and Personnel Fallout
Edgecomb faces criminal proceedings in Summit County, Colorado, while the internal affairs probe in Volusia County remains open. According to WESH, prosecutors in Summit County will decide whether to file formal charges and set a court date. On the administrative side, the Sheriff’s Office has already pulled his driving privileges and removed him from patrol.
What Residents and Accountability Advocates Want
For some residents and oversight advocates, a string of arrests involving both on-duty and off-duty deputies has fueled concerns about supervision, training and consistent discipline. The Sheriff’s Office has emphasized that deputies are entitled to due process, while adding that they must be "held to a higher standard," language used in a Volusia Sheriff’s Office release, and says the internal review of Edgecomb’s conduct is still underway.
