A Connecticut Democratic state lawmaker was arrested Sunday and accused of driving under the influence of alcohol.
According to a police report, 30-year-old state legislator Aundré Bumgardner (D-Groton) initially told officers he had hit something on the road and said he was on his way home from an event with “constituents.” It has been reported on friday.
Officials said the tires on his car were flat, his eyes “a red and shiny, his breath smelled of alcohol and his speech was slightly obscure. Police also said he denied having something to drink when asked about it.
Additionally, Fox's report said several sobriety tests the officers gave him failed.
image show Bumgardner after his arrest:
The woman found sleeping behind his car was later identified as his wife.
Body camera footage show Bamgardner struggles to stay still as the officers gave him instructions on the side of the road. Soon, the police will handcuff him.
“During the booking process, Bamgardner looked evasive when he was asked to point to the officer's body camera and say, “I felt he was very invasive,” and sign documents informing him of his rights,” the Fox article said.
The accusation against him is to operate the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and reckless driving. Additionally, his license was revoked 24 hours a day. He has been loosened but will appear in court.
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Bumgardner's profile on Connecticut House Democrat website say he:
… He plans to use his political experience to support small businesses, tackle climate change and cut taxes on working families. He works for the Finance, Revenues and Bonds, Planning and Development, and the Environment Committee. He also serves as an assistant to the majority leader and as a secretary to the Black and Puerto Rican Caucus in Congress.
However, state Rep. Matt Ritter, D., Speaker of the Connecticut House, told Fox that for now, Bumgardner has been removed from his leadership role and committee assignment.
