US Air Force Captain Arrested in Okinawa for Drunk Driving
Summary
A US Air Force captain was arrested in Okinawa on suspicion of drunk driving, adding to tensions over crimes involving American service members in Japan. The arrest came days after Tokyo and Washington agreed on new measures to curb misconduct by US troops.
Key Points
- Police arrested a 27-year-old US Air Force captain in Okinawa City at around 3:09 AM on suspicion of drunk driving.
- The arrest came amid rising tensions after an alleged murder involving a US Marine on Okinawa.
- Tokyo and Washington recently agreed to strengthen measures to control crimes by US soldiers, including an extended curfew and alcohol restrictions.
- The captain was reportedly stationed at Kadena Air Base, but it was not immediately clear whether he violated the curfew.
