The Mayor of Dickson City in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Anthony Zaleski, was caught slobbering drunk after he was pulled over during a traffic stop last Thanksgiving. The Mayor's speech was slurred, his breath smelled strongly of alcohol and his eyes were bloodshot and watery, according to the patrolman. The officer further described the mayor as staggering around and standing on the side of the road. He was arrested for DUI.
But thanks to a special program, the Mayor may have the opportunity to erase the DUI charge from his criminal history, because he is a first time offender. The program he is applying for is called Accelerated Rehabilitative Disposition. His crime could be expunged from his record if he successfully completes a probationary period, which is usually several months.
Zaleski said he was greatly embarrassed by the incident, but has no intention of stepping down from as mayor or as chairman of the Lackawanna County Stadium Authority Board.
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