The Macedon Town Board unanimously accepted the resignation of Police Chief Fabian Rivera in a special session held Tuesday, following his recent arrests for driving while intoxicated (DWI).
There were no injuries in that incident.
After Rivera’s first arrest, he was escorted home by Macedon police officers. Authorities say Rivera left his residence in his private vehicle, driving with a blood alcohol level of .25%, leading to additional charges of DWI and Aggravated DWI by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Office.
The patrol truck involved in the first accident was towed to Macedon Auto for further investigation, assisted by the Sheriff’s Office.
The town board’s meeting, lasting less than 10 minutes, also included the appointment of Sgt. Adam Husk as officer in charge and the authorization of an internal investigation into the town’s response to the incident.
Additionally, Officer Brigette Goodfriend, who responded to the scene of Rivera’s initial accident, was suspended pending the investigation’s outcome.
Town Supervisor Kim V. Leonard expressed the board’s commitment to proper procedure, refraining from further comment due to the ongoing investigation.
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