On Friday, December 29, 2023, a San Antonio Police Officer assigned to the DWI Unit conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at the 300 block of East Bound NE Loop 410 Access Rd. The driver, identified as Marc Whyte District 10 Councilmember, showed signs of intoxication, and was evaluated at the scene for Driving While Intoxicated (DWI). Mr. Whyte was arrested for DWI 1st, a Class B misdemeanor. 

Consistent with the Department’s Critical Incident Video Release Procedure, the Department published redacted footage of the preliminary investigation, showing the interaction between the handling officer and Mr. Whyte.