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U.S. Air Force Captain Arrested in Okinawa
A U.S. Air Force captain arrested in Okinawa for alleged drunk driving amid tensions between U.S. and Japan.
In brief
A U.S. Air Force captain arrested in Okinawa for alleged drunk driving amid tensions between U.S. and Japan. A 27-year-old U.S. Air Force captain was arrested in Okinawa for suspected drunk driving, following recent measures to curb U.S. military crimes on the island. Originally reported by The Japan Times.
Arrest Details
A 27-year-old U.S. Air Force captain was arrested Saturday on suspicion of drunk driving in Okinawa, a police spokesman said.
Recent Context
The arrest comes just a week after Tokyo and Washington agreed to measures aimed at preventing crimes by U.S. service members on Okinawa after a murder allegedly involving an American marine triggered outrage.
U.S. Military Presence
The U.S. military has around 54,000 personnel stationed in Japan, mostly on Okinawa. Crimes committed by its members have been a thorn in relations between the close security allies.
Curfew Measures
U.S. officials also said last week they would extend a curfew to lower-ranking service members through Dec. 7, while banning all service members from drinking alcohol outside their homes between midnight and 5 am.
Arrest Timing
Police arrested the 27-year-old as he 'was driving on a road in Okinawa City at around 3:09 am Saturday,' a spokesman for Okinawa prefectural police said.
Base Assignment
The arrested captain was assigned to Kadena Air Base on Okinawa, Kyodo News reported.
What to remember
A 27-year-old U.S. Air Force captain was arrested in Okinawa for suspected drunk driving, following recent measures to curb U.S. military crimes on the island.