Cadet dismissed after reckless driving incident

WEST POINT N.Y – Two-and-a-half weeks before he was to graduate, a U.S. Military Academy cadet in A Company, 1st Regiment, Class of 2008, was found guilty Tuesday by a military judge for driving recklessly while under the influence, fleeing the scene of an accident and providing a false official statement.

Joshua Dixon was sentenced to one year and one month confinement, dismissal from the U.S. Army and forfeiture of all pay and allowances.

He was formally charged in December 2007 with one violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice for Drunken and Reckless Operation of a Vehicle, and three violations of the UCMJ for Conduct Unbecoming an Officer and a Gentleman, while on temporary duty in Maryland on or about July 1, 2007.

“Cadet Dixon was found guilty. Once the evidence was presented, the judge determined that his conduct violated the Uniform Code of Military Justice and the standards expected of all Soldiers,” said Director of Communications Col. Bryan Hilferty.