Former sheriff arrested for OVI pleads guilty to lesser charge
A former sheriff who was arrested for OVI pleaded guilty to a lesser charge.
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Former Champaign County Sheriff Matt Melvin pleaded guilty to one count of physical control on Monday, according to Champaign County Municipal Court records.
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In the plea, he admitted to having physical control of a vehicle while under the influence.
Melvin was initially facing one count of operating a vehicle impaired (OVI).
According to court records, Melvin will be on community control for 1 year and owe a total of $472.
Melvin also got 60 days in jail, but he received credit for 3 days and the remaining 57 were suspended, according to court records.
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As previously reported by News Center 7, an Urbana police officer stopped Melvin at approximately 1:12 a.m. on Dec. 18, 2024.
News Center 7 obtained body camera footage of the traffic stop and arrest.
Melvin refused to do a field sobriety test and was placed under arrest for OVI shortly after.
Chad Burroughs replaced Melvin as Champaign County Sheriff in January after winning the 2024 election.
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