By John Mangalonzo
Journal Advocate
STERLING, Colo. — A 23-year-old volunteer firefighter is facing serious charges after responding to an accident he allegedly caused when he drove after a night of drinking at a bar, authorities said.
Colorado State Patrol arrested and charged Paul William Sweet, a volunteer firefighter for the Fleming Fire Department, with DUI, DUI Per Se, no proof of insurance, failed to remain at the scene of the accident, failed to notify police of accident and careless driving.
But was Sweet the one who called in the accident and responded to it?
It is true that Sweet is the one who called 911 and reported a gas leak in the 300 block of Custer Street in Fleming early morning of April 1.
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