Biking while drinking arrest in Gresham

GRESHAM, Ore. — A Gresham man was arrested for riding his bike under the influence of alcohol after he collided with a Multnomah County sheriff’s car.

Gresham police and the deputy said the 32-year-old man admitted having three drinks and had an open container on his bike when he ran through a red light about 1:30 a.m. Thursday at an intersection.

The Oregonian reported the bike wasn’t knocked over in the collision but the back wheel was bent. The rider had a minor injury.

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