I put in a records request earlier today for the police report detailing El Monte Mayor Ernie Gutierrez’ arrest. According to Police Chief Ken Weldon, I’ll get the report within 10 days. That’s the allotted time under the Public Records Act.

In the meantime, I did speak with the Deputy District Attorney handling the case and he told me the mayor may have been acting in self defense or there may have been mutual combat between Gutierrez and the alleged victim.

According to the evaluation worksheet the DA filed in relation to the case, a witness said the victim poured beer on Gutierrez.

There will be a follow-up story in tomorrow’s paper.