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Tampa police officer charged with DUI, placed on administrative leave

The 23-year-old officer was hired by Tampa Police in October 2018.

TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa police officer was arrested Sunday after deputies say he was driving under the influence of alcohol.

John Hildenbrand, 23, was arrested around 2:45 a.m. near E Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Beechwood Boulevard in East Lake-Orient Park.

Hildenbrand was charged with DUI. Tampa police say he was hired in October 2018.

He has since been placed on administrative leave.

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