HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Two Huntsville police officers are facing charges after being arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence. Both officers have been released on bond and are currently on administrative duty.

Huntsville Police confirmed the arrest of George Wheeler III on Sunday night after he crashed his car on Tulip Tree Lane. Investigators said he was off duty at the time. The other officer, Scott Hartman, was arrested Saturday morning for allegedly driving under the influence and crashing into another car at Church Street and Wheeler Avenue. He was also off duty.

Former Fraternal Order of Police President Donny Shaw encouraged officers experiencing stress or trauma to seek help. "We have no idea what was going on with these officers and why they chose to go out and driv

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