Salinas, California- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced on Tuesday, July 27 that 47-year-old Monterey County District 1 Supervisor Luis Alejo, pled guilty to driving a vehicle with a blood alcohol content above 0.08%. On May 28, 2021, at approximately 11:36 pm., California Highway Patrol Officer J. Gallemore was on patrol in the Prunedale area of Monterey County when he observed a small black SUV driving southbound completely on the right shoulder of San Miguel Canyon Road. Officer Gallemore initiated a traffic stop and contacted the driver, Luis Alejo. Upon contacting Supervisor Alejo, the officer smelled a strong odor of an alcohol beverage, observed that his speech was slurred, and his eyes were red and watery. When asked to step out of his vehicle, Alejo was unsteady on his feet. Supervisor Alejo cooperated with the investigation. Breath tests demonstrated that his blood alcohol content was .17 % and .16 %. Supervisor Alejo did not personally appear in court on Tuesday, July 27 for his court hearing. Judge Elisabeth Mineta took his plea through his private attorney and sentenced him to 5 years’ probation with standard DUI terms of probation, including 2 days in jail, waiver of search and seizure of blood draw, and a fine of $1749.00.
Lake San Antonio Closed Due to Large Scale Fish Die Off; Number of Fish Impacted is Increasing and Reason for Die Off Remains Unknown
July 9, 2024- Out of abundance of caution for public health, County of Monterey Parks is closing the Lake San Antonio facility due to a large-scale fish die off from an unknown cause. On July 5, 2024, Parks staff noticed that dead baitfish, mostly shad, began washing up on the shore around Lake San Antonio and immediately contacted California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) to report the situation. At that time, the CDFW fisheries biologist stated the fish die off was most likely due to the high temperatures and low dissolved oxygen level in the water and that the situation most likely did not present a risk to the public. Parks staff also contacted the Water Resources Agency (WRA), State Water Resources Control Board and Environmental Health Bureau. Unfortunately, the fish die off has continued with larger species such as bass, catfish, crappie, carp, and trout being impacted. Attached photos include a 3–4-pound bass. CDFW, WRA and EHB are working together to try to determi
Only 2 days? Also will he have to put a breathalyzer in his vehicle and do first offender classes to get or maintain his license? These are things every dui offender has to do.
ReplyDeleteOnly after repeated duo’s do you get a breathalyzer. It’s good to become educated.
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