Friday, October 24, 2008

Cpl Matthew Spain Arrested for Being Under the Influence

A local law enforcement officer was arrested on suspicion of being under the influence of an unknown substance while on duty, officials said.

Palm Desert police Cpl. Matthew Spain, a Riverside County sheriff's deputy, was arrested just before 1 a.m. Oct. 11.

“He was later evaluated and booked,” Palm Desert police Lt. Greg Ammons said Friday.

Spain has since been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Additional information was not available.

Palm Desert contracts for police services with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.


More Information: Updated Nov. 1, 2008 http://www.mydesert.com/article/20081018/NEWS0801/810180342/1006/news01

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