Trooper Kaleb Reeves, son of former State Police Superintendent Kevin Reeves, receives the maximum penalty after an investigation finds his reckless driving caused a crash in Monroe that led to the death of a child and teenager last October. Master Trooper Michael Reichardt said Reeves is suspended for four and a half months without pay.
“His suspension will begin on April 14th and last until August 19th of 2021. He will be on nonpaid leave for the maximum 720 hours,” said Reichardt.
The investigation found the crash was preventable. Reeves was driving 20 miles over the speed limit, did not use his emergency lights, was driving without a seatbelt, and violated policy with reckless driving. Reichardt said Reeves will also have to undergo training.
“Upon his return to duty Trooper Reeves will incur restrictions on overtime and vehicle use and must successfully complete additional training in remedial driving courses and patrol operations,” said Reichardt.
Reeves was responding to a call last fall that did not involve injuries or road blockage and therefore was not an emergency, but nonetheless was driving 77 mph when he crashed. Reichardt said Reeves was placed on leave last month for the October 2020 crash.
“He has been on administrative leave since March 16, 2021, pending the completion of this disciplinary due process,” said Reichardt.
This is not the first time Reeves had violated policy, he was involved in a preventable crash in Winn Parish in 2019.
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