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Mike Crapo
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U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, representing Idaho's
First District, is facing a charge of DUI after
being arrested Sunday morning after running a
stop sign in Alexandria, Virginia.
According to the Alexandria Police Department,
Crapo, 61, was arrested at 12:45 a.m. December
23 by an officer on routine patrol, who saw a
vehicle go through a red light at the
intersection of Hume and Mount Vernon Avenues
without stopping.
Crapo was the sole occupant of the vehicle, and
he failed several field sobriety tests,
prompting his arrest. He was taken to the
Alexandria Adult Detention Center, where he blew
a .11 blood alcohol level. The BAC limit for
drivers in Virginia is .08.
Crapo was released on a $1,000 unsecured bond
and is scheduled to appear in court January 4 on
the charge.
After his release, Crapo issued the following
statement:
"I accept total responsibility and will deal
with whatever penalty comes my way in this
matter. I will also undertake measures to ensure
that this circumstance is never repeated."
“Senator Crapo has acknowledged that he made a
serious mistake and he has apologized for his
actions," said fellow U.S. Senator Jim Risch,
also of Idaho. "As a friend and colleague, I
offer my support and help to him in any way I
can. Senator Crapo has worked hard on
behalf of Idahoans for many years and I have
full confidence that Senator Crapo will continue
his dedicated and unselfish service to the
people of Idaho.”
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