A Broward Sheriff Fireplace Rescue lieutenant and his spouse had been arrested final weekend after allegedly fleeing the scene of a crash outdoors a restaurant whereas drunk, in keeping with authorities.
Lt. Joshua Cornblit, 45, and his spouse, 41-year-old Meilin Cornblit, had reportedly been consuming at a restaurant within the 1300 block of Weston Street on Sunday when the incident occurred. Investigators say Joshua backed their GMC out of a parking spot and struck an occupied Lincoln sedan.
As an alternative of stopping, deputies say the couple drove off. A short while later, Broward Sheriff’s Workplace deputies tracked down the automobile close to Weston Street and Blatt Boulevard. Meilin was discovered behind the wheel, whereas Joshua was seen stumbling alongside the sidewalk close by, in keeping with the arrest report.
Deputies famous Joshua had bloodshot eyes, smelled strongly of alcohol, and admitted to having “a pair drinks.” Witnesses on the scene, nevertheless, informed deputies it was Joshua who had initially been behind the wheel when the crash occurred.
Neither accidents nor main harm had been instantly reported.
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Joshua Cornblit was charged with DUI, DUI involving property harm, and leaving the scene of a crash. He waived his bond court docket look on Sunday. Information present he has two prior misdemeanor offenses.
Meilin Cornblit was additionally arrested and is dealing with expenses of DUI and possession of a managed substance.
The Broward Sheriff’s Workplace has not but commented on whether or not inside disciplinary motion will probably be taken in opposition to Lt. Cornblit.
