According to Officer Derek Koenigsknecht of the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office, Kivela was booked in the Clinton County Jail around 10 p.m. and released at 9 a.m. Tuesday.

The sheriff’s office does not plan to release any further details pending arraignment, which is scheduled for Nov. 19 in the 65th District Court, Koenigsknecht said.

Details of the arrest are unknown.

“I am truly sorry to my wife, family and constituents for letting them down,” Kivela was quoted as saying in an email distributed by Grassroots Midwest Tuesday afternoon. “I have battled with alcoholism for most of my adult life. My dependence on alcohol has become a problem, and I plan to seek treatment immediately.”

Officials in Kivela’s office confirmed the lawmaker was arrested Monday evening, but referred all questions to Grassroots Midwest Tuesday afternoon. A representative from Grassroots Midwest said there are no further comments beyond the statement released Tuesday.

According to the group’s website, Grassroots Midwest is described as a bipartisan grassroots advocacy firm.

Kivela will be seeking professional help for his dependence on alcohol, the email said. ....MORE

While the Clinton County Sheriff’s Office didn’t post the arrest of Rep. Kivela’s OUI booking, the following arrest is listed on the Sheriff’s website: 

Name:  GUAJARDO, RICARDO Age:  40 YEARS OLD Race / Sex:  WHITE / MALE Arrest Date:  11/6/2015 Release Date:  Next Court Date:  11/13/2015