Williams CHP commander under investigation for alleged DUI

office noticed signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication in Goldhammer and requested a Willows CHP officer handle the investigation. A DUI investigation was completed and Goldhammer subjected to field sobriety tests and arrested just after 6 p.m. He also had a required chemical test and was later cited and released per county protocol, according to the report.

“I want to assure the public that we take any allegation of misconduct by our employees, whether on or off duty, very seriously,” CHP Northern Division Commander Chief Scott Gillingswater wrote in the release. “I want to emphasize to the public that the alleged conduct of this employee does not reflect the values, hard work, dedication and professionalism of the CHP and its more than 11,000 employees, who proudly work each day to provide the best in safety, service and security to the people of California.”

Public information officer Calvin Robertson wrote that Goldhammer was still an employee. Goldhammer has been with CHP since 2001. Business hours: Monday-friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Main number .................... Steve Miller ......................

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