" Well, I wasn't one of the posters to use the word mistake. Mistake, bad choice. Semantics isn't it?

Groups like MADD really have no argument other then neo-prohibitionism. This is why they leave themselves open for attack. This is why they went from a D score by the American Institute of Philanthropy to not being listed at all. This is why the founder of the group denounced them. They are in essence a lobby, often working hand in hand with private prison lobbyist who's goal is to create mandatory sentencing. The more incarcerated the more money is made.

Too often the duii cases are absolutely petty and rather then applying rational tenets which are in standing with the actual risk, threat and damage to society involved. We are instead creating an atmosphere that has young officers parking outside the pubs looking at the patrons like Homer Simpson looks at a gummy bear.

Idaho has made some progress looking at the full implications and severity of duii laws. I'd point to SENATE BILL NO. 1153. passed in 2009. Oregon lacked in passing a similiar bill.

It's a small step and very small one at that.

Attempted murder?

I'm sure this guy woke up in the morning and decided, hey I think I will go get drunk and wreck a car.

Here's an idea we could just pour rubber cement down by the 5 gallon bucket and nab them as they walk out of the bars. Easy disposal of those who I am sure would have gotten into vehicles and 'attempted murder' we don't have to spend tax dollars feeding the useless eaters. Right?

This is the problem and the cultural low in our community and beyond. Too much hate and not enough compassion.

Why can't we just hand these people books to burn and bic lighters to play with and be done with it. "

" He drove drunk, bottom line . It's not about texting yeah it's just as bad as driving intoxicated but he was driving drunk and I know this person personally and it is not the first time so we got off lucky with him only hurting himself and his family . It is a choice and he made the wrong one .I don't live in Idaho and he was in Oregon drinking and driving most of the time so the responce to none of our business if we do not live in Payette there you go .... He deserves what ever he get's , it's a little thing called KARMA "

" MISTAKE....a mistake is when you don't carry your numbers over right in your check book and you overdraft...drinking and then getting into a vehicle to operate it is a CHOICE....Do not belittle those who make good choices to have a DD. We really need to revisit our cultural lows here in Payette County. "

" In regards to the MADD poster. I'm afraid you have been duped my a multi-billion dollar industry profitting from the incarceration and 'treatment' of others. There are more accidents from driving while text messaging then there are for duii. The penalties are anything but a slap on the wrist in any state. It is one thing to demand justice, it is another to scream that a person you have never met suffer in ways you cannot begin to fathom. There are many serious crimes within our community that aren't addressed due to resources. There never seems to be a shortage of resources for a dui case. "

" My record is clean. And everyone has the right to write down their opinions. If you are a soft person, then don't read blogs. "

" I think there are more people in Payette County than those who live in Payette, thank God. "

" Most of the people popping off a shot at this person arent even Payette residents. Blogs like this allow every person from every other county, state, and even town to put in their two cents. If you dont live in Payette, mind your own business and worry about your own police officers. We will worry about ours. A person made a mistake. Not like everyone here has a perfect record. Leave the guy alone. Its bad enough he will have his name dragged through the mud and have to live with this MISTAKE. Remember, you all have made a mistake or two. "

" blah, blah, blah....everyone needs stop being nice to this guy and realize he made a crime. He could have killed someone. It could have been someone in your family. I'm gald he is getting what he deserves. "

" Not a mistake but rather many mistakes. Not a very fair and impartial supervisor either. A rolling liability. "

" First of all folks need to quit blaming the entire department for one person's MISTAKE. I know many individuals that work for our county and they are far from perfect but are trying to do their best at what they are paid to (and no, I do not work for Payette County). As for Huff, he has a great reputation and is obviously respected to have been voted in as Sheriff. Why can't we focus on working together as a community instead of waiting for any given moment to hash such hurtful judgment on our fellow neighbor! Yes, this deputy made a mistake and during these hard economic times he will face the toughest of consequences from his own choices. To him and his family, stay strong, have faith and move on! "

" It amazes me how many people thrive on the pain and/or suffering of others. In the end, Troy made a life changing mistake and will have to face the music for it. The same as others that have made the same mistake. I just hope that he takes from this situation what he must to make the changes necessary in his life to be successful in the future. Best of luck to him and thanks for your service to the community. "

" Well the internal investigation could blow the whole jail staff open to incrimination, the stuff that goes on in that jail is pathetic, guards hugging inmates, inmates running the show. inmates getting pregnant, inmates mixed together, you know how many relationships start in jail. Isn't that a good way to start, trustee passing tobacco to the girl for a quick lift of the shirt. and what is a search in payette county, they couldn't find a cell phone if it was hidden in plain view. These guards are a little too friendly with the inmates and the inmates gotta love this jail it is one heck of a blast. Bring out the xxx movies and the beer. Oh yeah who's buying pizza tonight. "

" I have known the Huff family for decades. We are very fortunate to have Chad perform the duties of sheriff. He is one of the most conscientious, hard-working, selfless individuals I have ever met. Get off his back! "

" Payette County is better off without Sallee. Sallee has done nothing but prove he is not responsible for many years in his position. I disagree with Huff that "He was a trusted administrator..." I know how Sallee was and how he ran things at the sherriff's office. He was anything but trusted. "

" To Rian, I know you use to be in Law Enforcement in Oregon. You were not the model employee when you work in Malhuer County, so please do not put anyone down until you look at your own mistakes. If I remember right I believe the only reason you are mad is because you and you wife tried to sue Payette County on a frivolous law suit that went no where. So how much money did you waste of Payette Countys money. Troy is a good man and just lost his direction. He has had a tough year and it finally got to him. Maybe Law Enforcement was not the right job for him. I know it was not the right job for you. I wish Troy well and I hope you,Rian can get over this and be a good example for his family. "

" I am surprised at the allegations against Troy, I haven't seen him for years, and when I worked with him he wasn't the type to cater to any mamby pamby wimps--employees or inmates. I feel bad that he made the choices he made. As for the Sheriff, he is one of the most honest men I know, and like Troy, isn't in his position to cater to others...he does the best he can with the information he has. And he does it for the citizens of Payette County. Think about it people, who would purposely put themselves under fire day after day if they didn't care about the citizens they serve? My prayers to all involved...it sucks to suddenly be without someone you've worked with for that many years. And for those of you that wonder, I do not work for Payette County, nor do I live in Idaho. "

" It doesn't matter if her is a cop or a average joe , he was driving very DRUNK that is a crime a very serious crime something horrible could have happened but luckily it didn't , he lost his job , is on the new's and everyone is talking about it , so maybe the best thing that could happen is that more awareness about driving under the influence , pills , alcohol what ever it is . It effect's everyone . Yeah it's sad his family is embarassed and hurt but he is still alive , move on learn from it . My problem is that this is not the first time for him to be driving drunk it's the first time he actually got caught , it's time for him to go ! It's human nature to make mistakes but these people that have 5, 6 dui's come on punish them not slap them on the wrist! "

" I agree with Citizen! Good riddance Troy! This will save the county more money to have him gone! He has costed the county enough!!!!! People like him give law enforcement officers a bad name! There are a lot of good officers out there that work hard everyday to keep our streets safe and risk their lives to keep our city safe. Then those like Troy just tarnish the badge. I'm glad he is gone!!!! "

" There's just a little fashioned karma coming down
Just a little old fashioned justice going round
A little bit of sowing and a little bit of reaping
A little bit of laughing and a little bit of weeping
Just a little old fashioned karma coming down "

" i think it's great that they aren't being partial, that justice is being served, yada yada ...
but i can't imagine how terrible it would be to be in an accident caused by my own poor judgment, and have that accident cost me my job, my good name, and some of my freedoms (this is a felony, right?)
someone else mentioned the difference between most drunk-driving accidents and this one. Like they said, you flip burgers for a living, your picture might be in the paper, but you most likely wouldn't lose your job and have people talking smack about you in online forums.
yes, they are "held to higher standards", but it is also true they are people, too.
I don't know the man, but i feel bad for him. He's going through an unimaginable number of consequences because of one bad decision. let's not make it worse. "

" Both Sallee's
His behavior is a life long, pathetic story....One down, one to go. "

" Huff is a joke and so is Sallee. He was arrested and fired for this same thing years ago, get's a DUII, goes on Admin leave, then get's another DUII, wrecks his car, then flees WHILE on admin leave for the SAME THING!! And people are saying to give this guy a chance. Sheriff Huff has been giving this guy chances his entire career. He treated women who worked under him like dirt, but then again, this is Backwoods Payette County, so I guess most citizensmost citizens there are ok with that. Sheriff Huff has been protecting bad cops for a long time, and when it comes to light of their nasty discretions, he does like most corrupt leaders, he just does the ole "I had no idea this was going on" bit. What a joke. That entire counties Sheriff Department is a joke. "

" Isn't it true that in law enforcement you take an oath to serve and protect? If you aren't willing to do that, then why are you in law enforcement? Isn't it true law enforcement are held to a higher standard? Does many years in law enforcement give you an excuse for this kind of behavior? The person I feel bad for is Sheriff Chad Huff, he has to be tired of all these "internal investigations" that have continued to embarrass Payette City and Payette County for the past several years. He chose NOT to protect when he got behind the wheel of a vehicle intoxicated! I really hope no one was hurt from this "alleged" hit and run. What if this hit and run was your child, wife, husband, sister and/or brother? So let's talk about our big pile of rocks we are suppose to stand here and look at before we throw. I hope the family has learned a very valuable lesson from this mistake. "

" Let he without sin cast the first stone. So I say, to all that choose to write negative judgemental statements.....bring your big pile of rocks.....then stand there and look at them, because your own sins will not allow you to throw them. Obviously there were problems, although we do not know what they were. Speculation on this not only hurts the man and the department, but the family too. I do not believe you would want everyone in the valley speculating on what is wrong in your lives......Right? "

" Not condoning his acts, but anyone could just as easily make the same mistakes. Considering what a police officer has to deal with on a normal daily basis, I'm surprised we don't see things like this much more often. Like mentioned below...they are people too. It's not like police officers are these super hybrid creations that never make mistakes.

So whats the bankers or burger flippers excuse when they get hauled off to jail for a DUI? No one seems to know because no one cares about them, but oh boy a cop makes a mistake and the media along with every other tool out their jumps all over the opportunity to cast stones. "

" Drunk driving is not a mistake. It is a dangerous crime. I don't care how much stress one is under, there is no rationale or excuse for getting behind the wheel of an automobile while impaired. Those attempting to excuse it have obviously been guilty of the same behavior at some time. All DUI arrests should be treated as attempted murder. If the justifiers can't be reconciled to that, heaven help us. Good riddance Troy. And, yes, I know the man personally. "

" everyone makes mistakes....before you judge with your laughter and gossip, remember to look in the mirror, We all all have made our share of mistakes - "Usually the smartest person in the room is the one that has made the most mistakes"
My prayers are with you Troy, hold your head high :) "

" how sad, that this man could not be help before he embarassed his family, his Department and himself. I would like to remind everyone that law enforcement officers (inspite of the perceptions they would like you to believe) are just real people, trying to make it in a real world, with real kids, real financial issues and all the things that visit real people. What is different is the horrific experiences that they are exposed to during their career in law enforcement. Sooooo, don't be quick to judge...this man and his family has paid a much higher price for this life, than you will ever know. Don't throw away all the good...and for goodness sakes...don't judge him in the media....Leave him, his family and the Department with the ability to heal. Try something different...pray a blessing over them...their families...and this County...we sure could use some real Jesus kinda lovin here! "

" placed on administrative leave???? Was that done before the dui arrest and if so why? "

" It wouldn't be the first time one of Payette County's finest was out drinking and driving .I've seen an under sheriff a time or two driving around ....... "

" Very sad to hear... Troy is a very nice man who made a mistake. Payette County will miss him, I am sure.
Just goes to show nobody is perfect. I doubt this was a common occurance. "

" what a great role model!!! hahahahahaha "