A younger Democrat lawmaker was caught by police earlier this week allegedly driving drunk whereas placing his spouse in and others at risk.
Fox Information reported that 30-year-old Connecticut State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner was arrested Sunday morning in Groton, Connecticut, and charged with working a car whereas inebriated and reckless driving. Police authorities stated of their report Bumgardner had “a robust odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath as he spoke.”
Police additionally noted that the Bumgardner’s eyes have been “pink and shiny” whereas considered one of his car’s entrance tires was flat and “barely staying on the rim.”
Bumgardner reportedly instructed officers he had “struck one thing” whereas driving and was coming again residence from an “occasion” with constituents. He didn’t elaborate additional on this alleged occasion.
The police report stated Bumgardner “gave the impression to be very nervous,” “had a slight slur in his speech,” and at first denied consuming any alcoholic drinks.
Bodycam footage obtained by Connecticut Insider exhibits Bumgardner scuffling with primary roadside sobriety assessments after being busted by the police. He repeatedly tries to make use of the wind as an excuse for his missteps and claims he’s “not a lot of balancer.”
After roughly 4 minutes, the police officer conducting the assessments sees sufficient and locations Bumgardner beneath arrest whereas his spouse, who was additionally intoxicated, was asleep within the again seat. The officer informs Bumgardner that his automotive might be towed until somebody comes to select it up.
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Bumgardner’s spouse was not arrested, and police later took her residence, according to Fox Information.
Throughout the reserving course of, Fox Information noted the Connecticut Democrat whined that the officer’s physique digital camera was “very invasive to him” and appeared reluctant to signal informing him of his constitutional rights.
Bumgardner launched the next statement in response to the incident:
Final night time, I used to be cited for working a motorcar whereas beneath the affect. I take full duty for my actions and deeply remorse this error.
I’m grateful that nobody was harmed and that no accident occurred.
