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Sarasota Police Cited Judge Thomas Krug for Careless Driving and Leaving Scene of Crash
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Sarasota police cited 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Thomas Krug for careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash without exchanging information. Following the incident, court officials temporarily reassigned Judge Krug from the felony criminal division to the family division, and an outside judge will oversee his legal proceedings.
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A sitting circuit judge faces active traffic citations and a temporary reassignment of court duties following an alleged hit-and-run collision in Sarasota.
Key Facts
- Sarasota police cited 12th Judicial Circuit Judge Thomas Krug for careless driving and leaving the scene of a crash without exchanging information.
- The collision occurred near Fruitville and Tuttle roads involving a blue BMW.
- A witness and surveillance video were used by police to locate Judge Krug.
- Judge Krug stated to officers that he did not realize another vehicle was beside him and moved along because traffic kept moving.
- Officials temporarily reassigned Judge Krug from the felony criminal division to the family division.
- An outside judge from beyond the 12th Judicial Circuit will oversee the legal proceedings involving Judge Krug.
Who's Mentioned
locationTuttle roads“Road near the location of the crash.”locationSarasota“Location of the police department and the crash.”PersonThomas Krug“12th Judicial Circuit Judge cited for careless driving and leaving the scene of ”Organization12th Judicial Circuit“Judicial circuit where Judge Krug presides.”locationFruitville“Road near the location of the crash.”