A member of the law enforcement community finds himself behind bars over the weekend for drunk driving.
Fifty five year old Miguel Angel Gallegos was arrested shortly after midnight on December 27th.
According to DPS reports, Gallegos was pulled over off Highway 83, outside Rio Bravo, for failing to use a turn signal.
He was arrested after failing a field sobriety test.
Sheriff Martin Cuellar says this sort of conduct is unbecoming for a member of the law enforcement community and will not be tolerated:
“That’s embarrassing, for someone like that to get arrested, one of our own. But again, we have to follow the procedures and protocol of the Civil Service Commission and we have to abide by what they say.”
Gallegos was charged with driving while intoxicated and has been placed on administrative duty.
Disciplinary action may be taken against Gallegos if convicted on the charge.
He has served as a corrections officer since 1988.
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