Tulsa police officer arrested and charged with drunk driving

A Tulsa police officer is out on bond after being arrested for driving drunk while off duty.

Body camera video shows Bixby police arresting Officer Derrick Alexander after they say he was driving on the rim of one of his tires, throwing sparks. Alexander is a 30-year veteran of TPD.

Alexander's arrest report says his rim was scraping the ground so hard it was digging into the sidewalk. Police said he was stumbling, had difficulty speaking and smelled of alcohol.

Video shows Bixby police arresting Alexander in a neighborhood near 131st and Memorial late Monday evening. Police said Alexander's car was missing a rear tire and the front of the car was badly damaged.

Officer: “Hello. Would you do me a favor and get out of the vehicle for me please? »

Officer: “Turn around and look at me, partner. How much did you drink this evening? You can't what?

Alexander: “I can’t tell you.”

Officer: “You can’t tell me? »

Alexander: “Two glasses.”

Officer: “Two drinks? When ? »

Officer: “The reason I pulled you over is because you're missing tires, buddy.”

The arrest report states the Bixby officer heard a loud scratching sound, saw Alexander driving and when the officer stopped Alexander, Alexander began to get out of the car. The report says Alexander told police he had two drinks and refused to take a field sobriety test and a breathalyzer.

Officer: “I don't know him but he's TPD. He was riding on rims. Looks like he might have hit something.”

Officer: “His bumper is all damaged and he is missing two tires. Chances are it simply left the road because there is a lot of dirt under the vehicle. »

Police spotted the scuff marks on the sidewalk and found Alexander's tire several blocks away.

Tulsa police recently posted a message about Alexander on Facebook, saying Alexander had dedicated his career to mentoring and training children.

Alexander is a school resource officer for the Gilcrease Division and a volunteer football coach for Monroe Demonstration School.

Tulsa police said they could not comment on the arrest, but said an internal investigation is now underway.