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Posted: February 24, 2009

Man accused of offering bribe after DWI stop

Raleigh, N.C. — A man charged with driving while impaired is also accused of trying to bribe the Raleigh police officer who arrested him.

The officer stopped Brian Patenaude when his vehicle swerved on Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh, according to court documents.

Patenaude admitted twice to being impaired and also offered the officer a $2,000 bribe, court documents stated.

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My nephew was the LEO. He is so honorable. I am so proud of him as I have said numerous times on Golo. He proves my point daily. He is not sure why this made the news. He is humble too!

TeresaBee
February 24, 2009 8:33 p.m.

The guy has it wrong. Y

ou don't bribe the policeman.

Instead you pay your lawyer to bribe the DA and the Judge to reduce your sentence.

DontLikeTheSocialistObama
February 24, 2009 4:54 p.m.

The guy shoulda realized this is Raleigh not New Orleans.

batcave
February 24, 2009 2:40 p.m.

"Considering the amount of money (or lack there of) that police officers make, this officer should be commended."

The officer shouldn't be commended for having morals, it's part of what being a police officer is all about. The thought of accepting a bribe would never cross my mind. Not because I might get caught, but because it's simply not right.

Common Sense Man
February 24, 2009 2:28 p.m.

Oh brother. The things people do under the influence. You just gotta roll your eyes and say "oh brother".... The Officer did great. He went by the rule "Do the right thing even if you think no one is looking"