Tipp City Deputy Police Chief accused of OVI resigns

TIPP CITY — UPDATE @7:55 p.m.:

Tipp City Deputy Police Chief Stephanie Slepicka has resigned after being accused of OVI and being placed on paid administrative leave.

INITIAL REPORT:

The Deputy Chief of Police in Tipp City is on paid administrative leave after being accused of OVI.

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“Following an initial review of materials provided by the Troy Police Department regarding Tipp City Police Deputy Chief of Police Stephanie Slepicka alleged violation of Operating a Vehicle Impaired and Possession of Weapons While Intoxicated, there is sufficient evidence to support a thorough administrative investigation into the matter,” Tipp City Chief Gregory Adkins said in a statement.

News Center 7 requested the incident report and any body camera footage from the incident Wednesday morning. News Center 7 is waiting for those requests to be filled.

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Slepicka’s paid administrative leave was effective immediately and she will remain on paid administrative leave until the “inquiry is completed and the level of disciplinary action taken against her is decided.”

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