APD officer suspended after DWI arrest

An Austin police officer has been suspended for 45 days after he was arrested on charges of driving while intoxicated.

The incident happened in August. APD officers arrested Officer Vernon Stevenson after he was involved in a crash.

Internal Affairs ordered blood samples, according to a memo from Austin Police Chief Art Acevedo, which showed Stevenson's blood alcohol level was .224 and .226.

According to the memo, Stevenson also agreed to a one year probation, and if he commits a similar act he will be fired. He will also submit to random alcohol testing for the next two years.

Stevenson waived his right to appeal the suspension.

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