Bannister: ‘I will be completely exonerated'

By Staff

For the AJC

Statement from Gwinnett County Commission Chairman Charles Bannister on his arrest on DUI charges:

“As you are aware, at approximately 8 p.m. on June 28, 2010, I was arrested by a Gwinnett County Deputy Sheriff and charged with the offense of driving while under the influence of alcohol.

"I regret that this matter has occurred. I am making the results of the state-administered breath test results public, which indicates that the machine was working properly and the test results were 0, which indicates no presence of alcohol in my system.

"I apologize to the residents of Gwinnett County, my colleagues, and my family for any embarrassment this has caused.

"Until this matter is resolved, I will not drive any county vehicles but will continue to perform my duties as county commission chairman.

"In the end, I am confident I will be completely exonerated.”