ELECTRICAL TECHNICIAN RESIGNS AFTER FAILING TO REPORT ARREST AND TAKING FMLA WHILE INCARCERATED

An Electrical Technician based in Washington, D.C., was arrested for driving more than 100 miles per hour while pursued by police and passing vehicles on the shoulder. He was charged with driving under the influence and other driving violations. He was held without bond on December 18, 2024, and remains incarcerated until his jury trial scheduled for March 17, 2025. While incarcerated, he applied for leave under the Family Medical Leave Act and failed to report his arrest to the company. The former employee resigned on January 29, 2025. He is ineligible for rehire.