Officer Arthur MessmerNASHVILLE, Tenn. – An on-duty Metro police officer was arrested overnight on DUI and firearm charges.
Madison Precinct Officer Arthur Messmer, 44, was arrested after his supervisor said he smelled of alcohol.
Messmer, who was a midnight shift patrol officer, was called back to the station shortly after roll call to handle some administrative matters. That's when his sergeant allegedly smelled alcohol on him, and asked him about it. Messmer allegedly said he had drank earlier in the day Monday.
Police said he submitted to field sobriety tasks, which showed indicators of impairment.
A blood test was done that will be analyzed by the TBI Crime Lab.
He was charged with DUI and possession of a firearm while under the influence of an intoxicant.
Messmer was decommissioned of all police authority and will face disciplinary action after an internal investigation into his actions.
A judge set his bond at $10,000 on both charges.
Messmer is a 20-year veteran of the department.
