Bastrop, Tx–In a statement released by City Hall today, City Manager Mike Talbot said Police Chief David Board is officially on leave from his post.
Board was charged with drunk driving in Austin Monday evening, and asked Talbot for some time off to address personal issues the next morning. Board was released from jail on $5,000 personal bond.
Wednesday afternoon Talbot said he had made no decision on Board’s request for time off.
Today’s statement, released over Talbot’s name, did not say whether the chief’s leave comes with or without pay or for how long a period. An email request for clarification did not receive an immediate response.
The chief’s duties are being handled by Assistant Chief Matt Wagner, Talbot said.
Board, 46, joined the Bastrop Police Department in 1986.