According to a release, a San Diego Sheriff’s deputy was taken into custody Friday night for allegedly trying and driving onto a Naval Base in Coronado without permission.
According to the sheriff’s office, Sergeant Michael Cruz was taken into custody on a DUI charge and booked into San Diego Central Jail. The 17-year-old veteran said he was not on duty at the time.
After Cruz drove through the checkpoint, military guards attacked Cruz’s vehicle but nobody was injured, officials said in a release.
FOX 5 San Diego reported that the incident led to the temporary lockdown of the base.
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Sergeant Michael Cruz was charged with DUI and booked into San Diego Central Jail. He was accused of bypassing security at Naval Air Station North Island, Coronado, California. (Google Maps)
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Fox News Digital reached out to the Coronado Police and Naval Base Coronado for assistance in investigating the incident.
Cruz was released under his own recognizance. He is currently on administrative leave and paid for the investigation. Cruz is currently with the Sheriff’s Emergency Planning Detail.
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“The Sheriff’s Department will never tolerate criminal behavior within its ranks and will hold its employees accountable for their actions,” the department stated in a statement. It also said it was “committed” to holding its employees to a high standard. These acts do not reflect our principles, values, or commitment to our communities.
