Aurora Councilmember Rob Andrews Sentenced

Rob Andrews, an Aurora City Council member, pleaded guilty on Tuesday to a DUI charge tied to his January arrest and was sentenced to home detention instead of jail. The plea in Arapahoe County resolved a case that began after Aurora police stopped Andrews’ Ford F-250 on South Chambers Road in January. Under the plea deal, Andrews admitted guilt to DUI with a blood alcohol content of 0.20 or higher, while other traffic charges were dismissed. The sentence included 10 days of home detention, 12 months of probation and 48 hours of community service. ### What sentence did Andrews receive? Tuesday’s court hearing ended with Andrews receiving 10 days in jail to be served as home detention, according to 9NEWS, along with a year of probation and 48 hours of community service. Denver7 reported the same terms after the plea hearing. The charge Andrews pleaded to was DUI with a blood alcohol content of 0.20 or higher. (denver7.com) Other offenses tied to the traffic stop, including lane-use and turning violations, were dropped as part of the agreement, 9NEWS and Denver7 reported. ### What happened during the January traffic stop? Aurora police arrested Andrews on the evening of Jan. 17 or early Jan. 18 after an officer reported seeing his pickup weaving and making an improper turn near South Chambers Road. (denver7.com) Denver7 said the officer reported the truck splitting lanes and making wide turns on South Chambers Road, while 9NEWS said the stop happened near South Chambers Road and South Chambers Circle at about 9:30 p.m. A breath test later registered Andrews at 0.252, according to the police report cited by 9NEWS and CBS Colorado. Colorado’s legal limit for driving is 0.08, and 9NEWS reported the reading was more than three times that threshold. ### What did body camera footage and police records show? 9NEWS reported body camera footage showed Andrews telling officers, “I’m more concerned about the public not knowing about it.” When an officer said police records could be requested through public records laws, Andrews then asked, “How do you get that sealed?” according to 9NEWS. (denver7.com) (9news.com) The police report cited by 9NEWS also said Andrews initially handed officers his Aurora City Council identification card instead of his driver’s license. Andrews told officers he had consumed two gin drinks earlier that evening and was driving from Stanley Marketplace to help his son with a car problem, 9NEWS reported. (9news.com) ### What has Andrews said publicly? Andrews, 41, released a Facebook statement shortly after he was released from a detox hold in January, saying he took full responsibility for his actions and apologizing to his family and the community, Denver7 reported. At a Jan. 26 Aurora City Council meeting, Andrews called the case an “active legal matter” and said, “Like every citizen, I have the right to due process,” according to CBS Colorado. (9news.com) CBS reported that he also said he was enrolling in restorative justice classes, meeting with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and taking steps to ensure “this never happens again in any form.” (denver7.com) ### What role does Andrews still hold on the council? Andrews chairs committees that include public safety, according to Denver7 and 9NEWS. He was elected in November to one of two at-large Aurora City Council seats as part of a 6-4 progressive majority on the council, those outlets reported. Denver7 reported that Andrews continued to chair several committees, including public safety, after the arrest. 9NEWS reported that he rejected calls for his resignation. (cbsnews.com) ### What comes next after the plea? The June 2 plea appears to conclude the criminal case described in earlier coverage that had scheduled Andrews for a March 9 court appearance. (denver7.com) CBS Colorado had reported that date before the plea was entered. Aurora City Council records and future council meetings will show whether Andrews remains in his committee leadership posts as he serves 10 days of home detention and completes probation and community service. (denver7.com) (cbsnews.com)