NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio — Orange Village Deputy Police Chief Patrick O'Callahan has decided to retire after being charged with OVI and traffic violations following a traffic stop in North Royalton.

Orange Mayor Judson Kline acknowledged O'Callahan's retirement during a Village Council meeting Wednesday night, but did not comment further on the incident or ongoing investigation. O'Callahan, a 31-year Orange police veteran, had been on administrative leave at the time of his decision.

The controversy surrounding O'Callahan involves not just his alleged behavior, but also claims of a coverup within the North Royalton Police Department. According to Parma Municipal Court records, O'Callahan is currently charged with charged with:

OVI

Speeding (55 mph in a 35 mph zone)

Driving on the wrong

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