BREWER (AP) — A police captain in Brewer has admitted he drove drunk.
Police Capt. Christopher Martin was pulled over Saturday night and charged with operating under the influence. He pleaded guilty to the charge Wednesday.
Public Safety Director Perry Antone tells WZON-AM that Martin has been suspended for 60 days without pay, will be demoted to lieutenant and will spend a year on probation when he returns to duty. He must also complete a substance abuse program.
In court, District Judge John Lucy ordered Martin to pay a $700 fine and suspended his license for 90 days.
The 41-year-old Martin has been with the force for 19 years.
Martin’s blood alcohol level was .17, more than twice the legal limit of .08, according to the Penobscot County prosecutor.
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