US Air Force captain arrested in Japan's Okinawa for alleged drunk driving

Japanese police have arrested a 27-year-old U.S. Air Force captain, Omena Mushale, on Saturday for suspected drunk driving in Okinawa. The incident occurred around 3:10 a.m. at Kadena Air Base, where Mushale is assigned. According to prosecutors, Mushale allegedly drove a vehicle while intoxicated, violating Japan's road traffic law.

While Mushale partially denied the allegation, stating he believed his home was nearby, a breath test revealed an alcohol concentration of less than 0.5 milligrams per liter. This arrest is part of ongoing efforts by the U.S. military to curb misconduct among its personnel in Okinawa, following previous incidents such as a September arrest for alleged robbery and murder.

The military has implemented stricter measures, including a midnight-to-5 a.m. curfew for lower-rank personnel and a ban on alcohol consumption outside homes during these hours.