Politics & Government
Groton State Representative Charged With DUI: Reports
A state legislator was taken into custody over the weekend on charges of DUI and reckless driving, according to reports.
GROTON, CT — State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner (D-Groton, Stonington) was arrested early Sunday morning and charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving, WTNH News-8 reported.
Bumgardner was taken into custody on the Gold Star Bridge around 2:30 a.m. He was released at 4 a.m.
Bumgardner released a statement on the incident, according to NBC CT, saying, in part: "I take full responsibility for my actions and deeply regret this mistake."
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He goes on to say that he "sincerely apologizes" for his actions and "the disappointment I have caused" to his district.
House Speaker Matt Ritter said Bumgardner will be suspended from leadership and committee assignments until further notice, according to WTNH News-8.
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Bumgardner, 30, represents the 41st District, which includes Groton and Stonington. He is the assistant majority leader and serves on the Finance, Revenue & Bonding, Planning & Development, and Environment Committees.
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