Connecticut State Representative Aundré Bumgardner was arrested early Sunday morning in Groton on charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and reckless driving.
The 30-year-old lawmaker, who represents the 41st District covering Groton and Stonington, was taken into custody by Groton Town Police around 2:30 a.m. Details surrounding the arrest, including his blood alcohol level or any potential consequences for his political career, have not yet been disclosed. Bumgardner, a Democrat, was recently re-elected for a third term in November.
His office has not yet issued a statement regarding the incident.
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Elected officials need to be held accountable, and while everyone makes mistakes, driving under the influence is dangerous and should come with real consequences.
Yet another politician who thinks the rules they impose on us don’t apply to them—maybe if the government focused less on controlling our lives, they'd have time to get their own act together.
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Groton police arrest, charge state Rep. Bumgardner for DUI
Groton, was arrested early Sunday and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and reckless driving. Bumgardner, 30, won a third term in November for the 41st District seat, which covers Groton and Stonington.
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