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