Rick Gibbs: Alan Long "Innocent Until Proven Guilty"

By Douglas V. Gibbs

As news of the arrest of Murrieta Mayor Alan Long has made its rounds, the question about if Long was truly guilty of a DUI has been tossed around.  According to longtime Murrieta Councilman Rick Gibbs:

"He said his breathalyzer was under the legal limit, but he was involved in an accident where alcohol was involved, so the police did what they're supposed to do. They arrested him. Alan got out of the car and helped the others over to the curb, then he called police.

"I think we ought to wait and see what happens in the legal process after the results are back from the lab. We should remember that anyone who is arrested is innocent until proven guilty. I've known Alan a long time; I appointed him to the Planning Commission on two different occasions. I've been with him at probably 50 social events, and I've never seen him take a drink."

Rick Gibbs continued by adding, "Alan Long grew up in this community. He's served for 25 years here. He's a fine mayor who's done a lot of good work here. He said he was not intoxicated and I'm more than willing to take his word for it that he was not intoxicated. But the police followed procedure and took him into custody. We'll have to see what happens in the legal process."

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