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Published February 29, 2008, 12:00 AM

Pierce County Highway Commissioner arrested for drunken driving

Pierce County Highway Department Commissioner Ross Christopherson was arrested Wednesday in Pierce County for drunken driving.

Pierce County Highway Department Commissioner Ross Christopherson was arrested Wednesday in Pierce County for drunken driving.

The 56-year-old was released from Pierce County jail to a responsible adult.

Pierce County Administrator Curt Kephart said the county's Finance and Personnel Committee will review the incident during closed session at its Monday meeting.

The board will then determine if and what type of disciplinary action should be taken.

Kephart had no further comment but did say Christopherson will not return to work until the committee comes to a decision.

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