Riviera Beach police arrested for DIU, placed on leave
By Helen Acevedo
September 2, 2025 at 5:47 PM EDT
A Riviera Beach Police Department Major faces charges after authorities said he was driving under the influence over the weekend.
Major Travis Walker was detained by Florida Highway Patrol around 2 a.m. Saturday on I-95 in Palm Beach County.
In a statement, Riviera Beach Police Chief Michael Coleman confirmed that Walker was placed on administrative leave and has surrendered his city equipment and vehicle.
Walker joined the Riviera Beach Police Department as a road patrol officer 23 years ago. He became Police Major in 2016.
Walker was booked on one count of DUI. He’s scheduled to appear before a judge on Sept. 16th.
READ MORE: After judge removes Riviera Beach candidates from March ballot, one councilman wants law changed
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.
Major Travis Walker was detained by Florida Highway Patrol around 2 a.m. Saturday on I-95 in Palm Beach County.
In a statement, Riviera Beach Police Chief Michael Coleman confirmed that Walker was placed on administrative leave and has surrendered his city equipment and vehicle.
Walker joined the Riviera Beach Police Department as a road patrol officer 23 years ago. He became Police Major in 2016.
Walker was booked on one count of DUI. He’s scheduled to appear before a judge on Sept. 16th.
READ MORE: After judge removes Riviera Beach candidates from March ballot, one councilman wants law changed
This is a News In Brief report. Visit WLRN News for in-depth reporting from South Florida and Florida news.