Lieutenant Brian Filipiak Lieutenant Brian Filipiak was arrested last month in Montmorency County for drunk driving [1]. This is not the first law enforcement incident related to Lt. Filipiak’s drinking [2]. Multiple calls from other drivers to 911 reported an F150 pickup truck driving recklessly and almost hitting other cars. Deputy Zachery Morrison responded to the calls;
- I located the vehicle traveling east on M-32 west of Ulshaffer. I observed the vehicle driving on the shoulder of the road. I then turned my patrol vehicle around to make a traffic stop on the above listed vehicle. Once I was behind the above listed vehicle, the above listed vehicle could not maintain the lane of travel. The above listed vehicle veered off of the roadway and onto the shoulder of the road hitting the gravel. I then activated my emergency lights and made a traffic stop on the vehicle with DNR Officer B. Belleville assisting me with the stop. As the vehicle came to a stop, I observed the driver reach to the back passenger seat. I then exited my patrol vehicle and made contact with the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. I ID the driver through Ml OPS as Brian Stephen Filipiak
Lt. Filipiak immediately showed the deputy his badge and WCSO ID and persistently throughout the traffic stop tried to convince him to “make a deal, cop to cop” to let him go.
- I asked Brian for his Driver's license, registration for his vehicle and a valid proof of insurance. Brian first showed me a badge and a police ID from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Department. As Brian was showing me his police ID, Brian was having a hard time sitting still. I could also smell a strong odor of intoxicants emitting from inside the vehicle.
Lt. Filipiak was extremely uncooperative with the deputy. He resisted the officers in getting out of his vehicle.
- I asked Brian several times to exit his vehicle so that he could performs Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST's) which Brian refused. Brian kept on stating that he would, "Just sleep it off". I advised Brian that he needed to exit his vehicle but Brian refused to follow my commands. I opened Brian's driver's door and grabbed him by the left arm. DNR Officer Belleville and I had to forcefully grab Brian in an attempt to get Brian out of his truck. With the attempts of trying to get Brian out of the truck physically, I pulled my X26 Taser and advised Brian if he did not exit the truck that he would get hit with the Taser. Once the Taser was pulled, that is when Brian exited his vehicle. I advised Brian to walk to the front of my patrol vehicle. While Brian was walking to the front of my patrol vehicle I observed Brian to be staggering.
He refused a field sobriety test.
- I asked Brian several times if he would submit to Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST's) which he refused to do so. While I was asking Brian several times if he would submit to SFST's I observed Brian swaying side to side.
He resisted being handcuffed and getting into the back seat of the deputy’s car.
- I advised Brian that he was being placed under arrest for Operating While Intoxicated. I asked Brian to place his hands behind his back which he refused to do so. DNR Officer Belleville and I had to forcefully place Brian's hands behind his back to handcuff him. Once Brian was handcuffed I then read Brian is Miranda Warnings. Brian was handcuffed, searched and placed in the back of my patrol vehicle. Brian refused several times to get in the back of my patrol vehicle. DNR Officer Belleville and I had to forcefully put Brian in the back seat of my patrol vehicle. Brian was then transported to MCSO Jail.
Lt. Filipiak was transported to the jail. About one hour after his traffic stop he blew a blood alcohol of 0.27 & 0.28. This level is well above the level eligible for increased penalties under the “super drunk” law in Michigan. The fact that he was not passed out with such a high blood alcohol level indicates a high tolerance for alcohol.
It is well past time for Sheriff Clayton to deal with Lt. Filipiak’s drinking problem. It is a public safety concern and a risk that the County taxpayers will be responsible for any damages caused by his activities while impaired.
It is well past time for Sheriff Clayton to deal with Lt. Filipiak’s drinking problem. It is a public safety concern and a risk that the County taxpayers will be responsible for any damages caused by his activities while impaired.
[1] Brian Filipiak Police Report OWI redacted
[2] http://www.washtenawwatchdogs.com/sheriff-lieutenant-brian-filipiak
[2] http://www.washtenawwatchdogs.com/sheriff-lieutenant-brian-filipiak
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