Aurora Schools Superintendent Arrested on DUI Suspicion
Superintendent Michael Giles Jr. was arrested after a traffic stop near E-470 and East Quincy Avenue in Arapahoe County.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Administration
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Aurora Public Schools superintendent Michael Giles Jr. was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in the early morning hours of Friday, Oct. 31. Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office deputies stopped his vehicle after observing it fail to maintain a single lane and drive through a red light.
Why it matters
The arrest of a district's top leader raises questions about accountability for the officials who oversee students and staff in Aurora. Giles has said he intends to address the matter through the appropriate legal process.
The traffic stop occurred just before 1 a.m. on Oct. 31 and involved Giles, who is 51 years old. The record does not include a blood alcohol result, and the charge has not been resolved.
The players
Michael Giles Jr.
Giles is the superintendent of Aurora Public Schools, the district serving the city of Aurora, Colorado.
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is the law enforcement agency whose deputies made the traffic stop and arrest.
Benjamin Hartford
Hartford is Giles's attorney, who said neither Giles nor counsel will comment on the specific allegations or circumstances of the arrest.
The details
Deputies stopped Giles's vehicle after it was seen failing to maintain a single lane and driving through a red light. A field sobriety test was conducted before he was arrested on suspicion of DUI.
Timeline
Friday, Oct. 31: Giles is stopped and arrested just before 1 a.m.
Monday: Giles appears in court.
December: Giles's next scheduled court date.
Legal Context
Impaired-driving arrests in Colorado are handled under the state's DUI statutes, which apply equally to public officials and private drivers. The case will proceed through the same court process as any other DUI charge in the state.
Families and staff in Aurora Public Schools may have questions about leadership continuity while the case moves through court. Residents can follow the December court date for updates on the charge.
The takeaway
Public officials face the same DUI process as any driver, and the case will be decided in court rather than by the district. Readers can track the December court date for the next development.
What happens next
Giles is next scheduled to return to court in December.
Further reading
For more on how the district is run, see Administration coverage in Aurora.
Source note: This article includes information reported by CBS News.
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