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Donna police: Off-duty Alamo officer arrested for driving while intoxicated

Donna police: Off-duty Alamo officer arrested for driving while intoxicated
1 year 9 months 1 week ago Thursday, August 03 2023 Aug 3, 2023 August 03, 2023 9:26 AM August 03, 2023 in News - Local

An off-duty Alamo police officer was arrested in Donna Wednesday night for driving while intoxicated.

The Donna Police Department responded to a one-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mile 10 and FM 493 where officers made contact with the driver, 37-year-old AJ Arevalo, according to the news release.

It was revealed that Arevalo was an off-duty police officer with the Alamo Police Department, according to the release.

Further investigation revealed Arevalo lost control of his vehicle and crashed into a traffic signal, according to the release.

Arevalo showed signs of intoxication and officers indicated he had a strong odor of alcohol emitting from his breath, according to the release.

A field sobriety test was administered, which led to Arevalo being arrested for DWI. He is scheduled to appear before a judge on Thursday for his arraignment, according to the release.

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