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Off-duty Sacramento County sheriff's deputy arrested for alleged DUI

Sheriff's office spokesperson says the deputy was driving an unmarked county vehicle near the 6400 block of South Land Park Drive around 2 a.m. but was not on duty.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A Sacramento County Sheriff's Office deputy was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Friday, according to officials. 

Sheriff's office spokesperson says the deputy was driving an unmarked county vehicle near the 6400 block of South Land Park Drive around 2 a.m. but was not on duty, in uniform or working.

The deputy was placed on administrative leave while officials investigate further.

"We take this matter very seriously and want to express our sincere apologies to the community. This is not who we are as the Sheriff’s Office or what we stand for," said the sheriff's office in a release. 

No further information is available at this time. 

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