San Antonio police arrested Officer Paul Fencik for alleged drunk driving while on duty.
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio police officer was arrested while on duty and accused of driving while intoxicated.
Following the South Patrol daylight shift around 6 a.m. Thursday, SAPD says a sergeant and lieutenant detected the odor of alcohol coming from on-duty officer Paul Fencik.
As supervisors began the administrative process, Fencik drove out of the substation parking lot in his assigned patrol vehicle. Shortly after, the lieutenant called Fencik back and an SAPD traffic officer responded to assess Fencik for possible intoxication.
Following the assessment, Fencik was arrested for driving while intoxicated as he reportedly had a BAC over .15.
During a search of Fencik’s patrol vehicle, an open beer container was found in the center console, along with a cooler filled with unopened beer cans.
He has been placed on administrative duty while the case is investigated. SAPD says Fencik has been employed by the department for 18 years.
Thursday afternoon, SAPD Chief William McManus expressed his disappointment in officer Fencik and requested that the investigation be expedited so that termination proceedings can begin soon.
“I am deeply disappointed that an officer would choose to drink and drive, endangering the very community we are sworn to protect. This behavior represents a clear violation of the public’s trust and the standards of conduct expected from those in our Department” said SAPD Chief William McManus.
SAPD is conducting both criminal and administrative investigations into this incident.