Hialeah lieutenant arrested for driving under the influence, police say

A Hialeah police lieutenant was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of driving under the influence while off-duty, authorities said.

Lt. Erik Martin was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of both criminal and internal investigations, Hialeah Police Department Lt. Eddie Rodriguez said.

Martin, who has been an officer with the agency since 2006, is assigned to the Uniform Patrol Division, Rodriguez said.

He was arrested by the Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office, which is outside of Hialeah’s jurisdiction, according to police.

Hialeah police Chief George Fuente called the allegations surrounding Martin’s arrest “deeply disappointing.”

“Such incidents tarnish the badge and distracts from the tireless work of the men and women who serve this community with integrity every day,” Fuente said in a statement. “We do not condone this behavior; however, we recognize that our officers are human.”