16-10-2017 12:28 via 10tv.com

Ohio sheriff's deputy resigns after racial slur accusation

SANDUSKY, Ohio (AP) — An Ohio sheriff's deputy has resigned after being accused of using a racial slur at a Columbus bar.Erie County deputy Justin Smith submitted his resignation letter Thursday after being placed on paid administrative leave Oct. 5.Sheriff Paul Sigsworth said Smith was attending narcotics training in Columbus when he became intoxicated on Oct. 2 and used a racial slur while referring to a Sandusky-area attorney in front of co-workers at a bar.Sigsworth said Smith resigned
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