El Dorado County Superintendent Pleads No Contest To DUI Charge
EL DORADO COUNTY (CBS13) — The superintendent of the El Dorado County Office of Education was arrested on Saturday following an earlier DUI citation.
Jeremy Meyers was cited for driving under the influence on June 9 and released at the time, according to his attorney.
Meyers was requested to appear in court on Aug. 10, where his attorney appeared for him and pleaded no contest to a DUI charge. Meyers was booked and released on Saturday.
Meyers issued the following statement:
"On June 9, 2015, I received a DUI citation. To my family, the incredible staff at the El Dorado County Office (EDCOE) and all of the students and families in El Dorado County, I sincerely apologize for this personal mistake. I have already accepted responsibility and am personally dealing with my error in judgment. Most importantly, I want everyone to know that this will not interfere with the great work of EDCOE in continuing to provide quality education for all of the children and families in our county. Thank you for your understanding."
The school district also released a statement:
"The El Dorado County Office of Education (EDCOE) is aware that County Superintendent Jeremy Meyers was cited for driving under the influence. He is dealing with this matter on a personal basis. EDCOE will continue to focus on delivering quality service and support to the community." – The El Dorado County Office of Education
