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Aurora schools superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI

The Aurora Public Schools superintendent was arrested on suspicion of DUI in connection with an incident on E-470 in Arapahoe County.

Aurora schools superintendent arrested on suspicion of DUI

Key takeaways

  • Aurora Public Schools’ superintendent was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
  • The incident occurred on E-470 in Arapahoe County.
  • An arrest is not a finding of guilt.
  • CBS News reported the arrest.

The Aurora Public Schools superintendent was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence on E-470 in Arapahoe County, CBS News reported.

What happened

The arrest involved E-470, the toll highway that runs through the Denver metro area. The superintendent is accused of DUI, but an arrest does not by itself establish that a person committed a crime.

What the allegation means

A suspicion-of-DUI arrest begins a legal process. The allegation may be addressed through the criminal court system, where the prosecution would have to prove any filed charge under the applicable legal standard.

School district impact

The arrest involves the superintendent of Aurora Public Schools. The development concerns a district official, while the DUI allegation is a matter for the legal system.

CBS News’ report on the arrest is available here.

What to watch

  • Any court proceedings connected to the DUI allegation.
  • Any statement from Aurora Public Schools.
  • Whether prosecutors file formal charges.

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