Bastrop Police Chief Resigns after DWI arrest in Austin, Texas
Friday, September 10th, 2010Chief David Board has resigned his position with the Bastrop Police Department after being arrested for DWI in Austin, Texas. The 46 year-old was pulled over on August 16 and cited for misdemeanor DWI. Reportedly, he was seen swerving in and out of lanes and making illegal turns in the 3500 block of Ed Bluestein. Officers observed a strong odor of alcohol and bloodshot eyes. Court records show Board was previously arrested for DWI in 1984 before he became a police officer. Board had been police chief in Bastrop since 2002. He will be allowed to remain on leave until October 31, 2010 in order to receive full retirement benefits. Assistant Chief Matt Wagner will lead the department until a permanent chief is named.
