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Former St. Joseph County Prosecutor John McDonough pled guilty Monday to a charge of operating while intoxicated.
Appearing before District Court Judge Jeff Middleton, McDonough owned up to his offense stemming from a traffic stop in late October on West Michigan Avenue and Railroad Drive in Three Rivers.
As a result of Monday’s court session, McDonough’s license is revoked. In addition, he requested and was granted admission to the county’s Sobriety Court program. Also, McDonough will serve a 48-hour jail term.
Court officials said other requirements as a result of McDonough’s guilty plea include regular testing at the Day Reporting Center, community service, attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and payment of court fees.
McDonough’s October arrest marked his second alcohol-related driving offense in four years.
How many “slips” did they let slide, recently and in the past?
St Joe County lives up to its reputation for allowing judges and other officials break ethics and laws without real consequences.