Sheriff’s deputy arrested for DUI after attempting to breach gate at Naval Base Coronado

A San Diego sheriff’s deputy was arrested on suspicion of driving underneath the affect after attempting to breach the safety gate at a Naval base Friday night time, prompting guards to shoot at his automotive, in line with authorities

Sgt. Michael Cruz, who was off obligation, tried to drive previous the primary gate on the Naval Air Station North Island, a part of Naval Base Coronado, round 10:30 p.m. with out clearance, the San Diego Sheriff’s Division mentioned.

There have been no accidents.

Cruz was booked on a cost of driving underneath the affect of medicine and/or alcohol. He was launched on his personal recognizance and placed on administrative depart whereas an inside affairs investigation continues, the sheriff’s division mentioned.

“The Sheriff’s Division won’t tolerate felony conduct in its ranks and can maintain staff accountable for his or her actions,” the division mentioned in a press release.

In February 2022, a motorist was discovered with bomb-making supplies on the similar base gate. The supplies weren’t assembled into a tool, and the driving force was detained for questioning, the bottom mentioned on the time.

Naval Base Coronado is without doubt one of the coaching services for the Navy SEALS.

With Publish wires