Spokane detective on leave following arrest for DUI

SPOKANE, Wash. — The Spokane Police Department announced Monday afternoon that Detective Kirk Kimberly will be placed on administrative leave for being arrested on suspicion of DUI.

According to the police department, detective Kimberly was stopped by a Washington State Patrol Trooper for speeding on Saturday at approximately 11:40 p.m. in the area of Monroe St. and Grace Ave.

As a result, Kimberly was arrested for Driving Under the Influence, Kimberly was not on duty at the time.

The Spokane Police Department will conduct its standard procedure of conducting an Internal Affairs investigation.

Kimberly was hired by the Spokane Police Department in September 1992.

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