Grecia Figueroa, the former Metropolitan Transit System public affairs specialist who sued ex–County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, was charged in December 2025 with two misdemeanor counts of driving under the influence tied to a September incident in San Diego. Prosecutors allege her blood alcohol content was above California’s legal limit of 0.08%. Figueroa says the criminal case is being dropped, but prosecutors say it is still active and the San Diego City Attorney’s Office is indicating a July trial date.
Court records reviewed by Team 10 show Figueroa faces two misdemeanor counts, one for driving under the influence and another for having a blood alcohol level above 0.08, in connection with the Sept. 13, 2025 incident, according to ABC 10News. The outlet reports that the arrest took place on Sept. 13 and that prosecutors did not file charges in court until December, adding that it was not clear from the records why there was a months-long gap. Screenshots shared on social media helped draw attention to the court listings, according to the station.
Case History And Civil Suit
Figueroa first drew public attention in 2023 when she filed a civil lawsuit accusing Fletcher of sexual harassment and assault. A judge later dismissed that case after finding she had deleted or failed to turn over evidence, as reported by KPBS. An independent MTS investigation previously concluded Fletcher had no role in her firing, a finding the agency has made public. Fletcher has consistently denied the assault allegations and has characterized any encounters as consensual.
Accuser's Response And Next Steps
In a statement, Figueroa said the DUI criminal case against her is being dropped and accused Fletcher’s wife, Lorena Gonzalez, of using official accounts to “spread lies” about her, ABC 10News reports. The San Diego City Attorney’s Office has told reporters the criminal case has not been dismissed and is currently scheduled for a jury trial in July. Pretrial hearings and any evidentiary motions will determine whether the case actually reaches a jury or is resolved beforehand.
What The Charges Could Mean
Under California law, a misdemeanor DUI or a conviction for driving with a BAC of 0.08% or higher can bring fines, a driver’s license suspension and possible jail time, depending on prior offenses and any aggravating factors. Separately, the DMV can impose an administrative suspension of driving privileges no matter how the criminal case turns out. For an overview of the administrative and criminal penalties, see the California DMV.
What To Watch
The DUI case is likely to draw local interest because it follows a high-profile civil fight that helped precipitate Fletcher’s exit from public office and generated months of filings and media coverage. Fletcher has denied wrongdoing, and the litigation over Figueroa’s suit and related claims continued through 2025, with counterclaims and motions keeping the dispute active in court, as documented by Times of San Diego. As the July date approaches, prosecutors will either move to firm up their case for trial or explore options such as negotiation or diversion during upcoming pretrial hearings.
