Tuesday, June 29, 2010
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Gwinnett Daily Post
LAWRENCEVILLE -- Gwinnett BOC Chairman Charles Bannister said Tuesday he will be exonerated after his Monday night arrest on DUI charges.
While a Breathalyzer registered his blood alcohol level at 0.000, a blood
test is pending, and in an arrest report, a Gwinnett County Sheriff's
Department deputy said Bannister admitted to drinking one or two beers and failed field sobriety tests.
The following is a statement released by Bannister.
"As you are aware, at approximately 8 p.m. on June 28, 2010, I was arrested by a Gwinnett County Deputy Sheriff and charged with the offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol.
"I regret that this matter has occurred. I am making the results of the
state-administered breath test results public which indicates that the
machine was working properly and the test results were 0, which indicates no presence of alcohol in my system.
"I apologize to the residents of Gwinnett County, my colleagues, and my
family for any embarrassment this has caused.
"Until this matter is resolved, I will not drive any county vehicles but
will continue to perform my duties as county commission chairman.
"In the end, I am confident I will be completely exonerated."
More like this story
- Bannister cleared of DUI charges ( July 1, 2010 )
- Blood test exonerates Bannister, Sheriff calls DUI charges a 'mistake' ( July 1, 2010 )
- Sheriff Conway defends actions in Bannister arrest ( June 29, 2010 )
- Chairman gives up county car, vows to clear his name ( June 29, 2010 )
- DA to mull charges in Bannister DUI mishap ( August 12, 2010 )
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