Bodycam footage shows Sterling Heights Police Officers responding to a crash involving a SMART bus and an allegedly intoxicated driver who was later identified as the Chief Judge of Michigan's 37th District Court. What began as a routine crash investigation quickly escalated into a high-profile OWI arrest after officers observed numerous signs of impairment. LIKE, COMMENT, AND SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE BODYCAM FOOTAGE Your support helps this channel grow and allows Metro Detroit Policecam to continue obtaining and sharing public police bodycam footage. Incident: On March 25th, 2026, at approximately 11:47 PM, Sterling Heights Police Officers were dispatched to Van Dyke Avenue and Triangle Drive for reports of a crash involving a SMART bus and a passenger vehicle. Upon arrival, officers discovered a Ford Fusion had rear-ended a SMART bus carrying passengers. The driver of the Ford Fusion was identified as John Chmura, the Chief Judge of Michigan's 37th District Court. During the investigation, officers observed multiple signs of intoxication, including slurred speech, poor balance, bloodshot eyes, and the odor of intoxicants. Judge Chmura initially refused a Preliminary Breath Test but was later arrested based on the officers' observations. He ultimately agreed to take the test, which registered a result of approximately 0.16 percent BAC, twice Michigan's legal limit. A subsequent blood test revealed a blood alcohol concentration of approximately 0.19 percent, resulting in an enhanced charge of Operating While Intoxicated High BAC. Prior to leaving the scene, officers checked on the SMART bus passengers. Two passengers complained of back pain and were evaluated by medical personnel but declined transportation to the hospital. The SMART bus remained drivable, while Judge Chmura's vehicle was impounded. Due to Judge Chmura's long-standing position within the Macomb County court system, the case was reassigned to St. Clair County to ensure impartiality. His next scheduled court hearing is August 17th, 2026. Disclaimer: This content contains real police interactions and may be disturbing to some viewers. This footage is presented for educational, informational, and documentary purposes. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Persons shown may be experiencing stress, intoxication, or a mental health crisis. Viewers are encouraged to treat all persons with dignity and respect. Content: This video contains lawfully obtained public body-worn camera footage. Portions may be edited for clarity, length, or educational context, and may include added narration, graphics, or on-screen information. Usage Policy: Footage and edits produced by Metro Detroit Policecam may not be reused, redistributed, or republished without permission. For Licensing / Media / Business Inquiries or to submit a tip: Mdpfiles444@gmail.com #bodycam #policebodycam #owi #dui #drunkdriving #judge #chiefjudge #smartbus #sterlingheights #bodycamfootage #truecrime #police #owiarrest #michigan #highbac #trafficcrash #courtjudge #arrested #policebodycamfootage #smartbuscrash

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