Texas Cop on Desk Duty After DWI Arrest

Austin Police Officer Leonardo Quintana was arrested Tuesday after allegedly consuming alcohol and getting behind the wheel. The Leander Police Department found Quintana at about five o’clock a.m. in his vehicle.

The car was damaged, and the tires were deflated. According to reports, Quintana failed several field sobriety tests at the scene, and admitted to having drinks at a friend’s house.

Reports say that Quintana is the same officer who was investigated after a controversial shooting a few months ago that killed a man. He was suspended for fifteen days after investigations were complete for failing to turn on his dashboard camera before approaching the vehicle where the shooting occurred.

Quintana is currently on restricted duty pending the investigation of his DWI. He can perform such duties as desk work. Sergeant Vincent of the department said that the police department plans to morally support Quintana as if they would family. What? This sounds more like an organized crime family than a law enforcement agency.  I wonder if the police department will support me or you if we get arrested for driving while intoxicated while cruising through Austin. I won't be testing that theory any time soon.