BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The District Attorney's Office announced felony and misdemeanor charges have been filed against Lerdo Detentions Deputy Patrick McNeill after he was cited and arrested for driving under the influence twice in one day.

Patrick McNeill has been charged with eight felony counts of driving under the influence with a BA of .08, one felony county of hit and run causing injury, and a misdemeanor count of obstructing and officer in lawful performance of their duties.

According to the DA's Office, on March 16, McNeill was involved in a crash around noon near Stcokdale Highway and Allen Road. Bakersfield Police responded to the crash and noted that McNeill was under the influence of alcohol. He was cited and his vehicle was impounded. McNeill was taken home at that tim

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