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and fire department are definitely held to a higher standard and if he is charged with DWI or something to that extent, he will be terminated at that point. The charges as we understand them today is careless driving and he is on administrative leave right now. If it comes out that its alcohol-related, then he will definitely be terminated.'

The mayor and Erby know each other through city business. Erby was hired in 2018 under the mayor's administration. Part of the hiring process at the city is a final interview with the mayor at city hall.

'I never expected him to be accused in anything like this,' said McClendon.

Erby bonded out of jail the same day.