Putnam County deputy on leave after arrest following DUI crash in St. Johns County

PUTNAM COUNTY, Fla. – A Putnam County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been placed on administrative leave after he was arrested and accused of driving under the influence.

Deputy Sebastian Gryka, 39, was arrested Sunday in St. Johns County following a traffic crash in his personal vehicle, the Putnam County Sheriff’s Office (PCSO) said in a Facebook post.

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PCSO said the incident is under investigation by the Florida Highway Patrol and St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office. Deputy Gryka was hired in April 2021, PCSO said, and is currently on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

“The Putnam County Sheriff’s Office has zero tolerance when dealing with impaired drivers. During the holiday season we would like to remind everyone that plans to consume alcohol to have a plan for getting home and to have a designated driver,” the department said in a statement.

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