Titusville police chief fired after refusing alcohol test f…

Car Crash Titusville Florida in Titusville, Florida: Former Titusville Police Chief John Lau was fired after refusing to submit to alcohol testing following an off-duty crash in a city-owned SUV at about 11:15 p.m. Officers at the scene reported smelling alcohol on Lau's breath and noted he had bloodshot eyes, and a partially consumed bottle of vodka was found in the vehicle. Medics transported Lau to a nearby hospital with minor injuries, where a police commander requested alcohol testing that Lau refused, violating city personnel policy. After being discharged the following day, Lau met with the city manager and was fired. The Florida Highway Patrol took over the investigation because the crash occurred outside Titusville's jurisdiction.