Monterey County Supervisor cited for suspected DUI
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION) A Monterey County Supervisor has been cited for suspected DUI.
Supervisor Luis Alejo was reportedly cited just before midnight Friday along San Miguel Canyon Road.
The California Highway Patrol said officers in the area saw the driver of a Ford Escape driving as if they were impaired and conducted a traffic stop near Strong Circle. They said Alejo was the driver and only person in the vehicle.
Officers said Alejo showed signs of impairment and was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence. After officers gathered evidence, he was released to a sober family member. He was cited and will be required to appear in court later.
The CHP said he was cited and released as part of the agency's Cite and Release Program for misdemeanor DUI arrestees to allow for more available patrol hours.
Supervisor Alejo released a statement addressing the incident.
"I take full responsibility for my actions. I made a poor decision that I truly regret and will never make again. I sincerely apologize to my constituents and the people of Monterey County.”
Alejo was first elected to the Monterey County Board of Supervisors in June 2016 to represent District 1. The district includes most of the City of Salinas, including Alisal, parts of Central and North Salinas, Chinatown and part of Oldtown.
