Court Watching: Police Officer Salajan charged with driving while ‘super drunk’

Sumpter Township Police Officer George Gabriel Salajan, 29, has been charged with operating a motor vehicle with a bodily alcohol content of .17 or more, which is considered “super drunk” under state law.
Salajan was arrested by Huron Township Police on Jan. 27, according to records at the 34th District Court.
His case status is pending and he is scheduled for a pre-hearing before Judge David M. Parrott at 9 a.m. March 5.
The warrant for his arrest was signed by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office on Jan. 30.
According to the Michigan State Police website, conviction on the charge, first offense, has enhanced penalties, including up to a $700 fine, 180 days in jail, 360 hours of community service, up to one year license suspension, 6 points on a driver’s license, mandatory completion of an alcohol treatment program, an ignition interlock use after 45 days license suspension to receive a restricted driver’s license.
At the township’s April 10, 2018 board meeting, Officer Salajan was honored as 2017 Sumpter Police Department’s Officer of the Year. He also was honored, among others, with the 2017 Chief’s Recognition award for his contribution to the outcome of the Nelson Po case.