Washington Sheriff Charged With DUI

Washington County Sheriff Samuel Romano was arrested Wednesday and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

Romano, 43, was arrested in Tucker County, W.Va., after the department received a telephone call about a possible drunken driver.

Romano failed several field sobriety tests before he was given an Intoximeter test, police said. The sheriff blew a .231 percent blood alcohol level.

In West Virginia, intoxication is presumed at .08 percent.