SPERRY, Okla. -- The police chief of a small community said he issued himself a citation for speeding, but only after being caught on video. Sperry Police Chief Justin Burch posted an apology on the department's Facebook page, saying he was "wrong in traveling at 75 and 80 mph." Burch said he had a "reason for being in a hurry." Still, he admitted he must "be held accountable." Burch said he wrote himself the more than $300 ticket, and he'll pay it in full.
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