Category Archives: Politicians charged with DWI/DUI
NEW YORK: Politician preached against DWI in Christmas Eve column; was arrested for DWI on New Year’s Eve
New York Assemblyman Brian Kolb posted this guest column in the Daily Messenger prior to […]
Rhode Island: U. S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse’s son, Alexander Whitehouse busted for DUI; passenger had drugs
UPDATED OCT. 5, 2018 From WPRI PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI – 2012) – The Executive Director […]
South Carolina: State Senator Paul Campbell busted for DUI, says he’ll pass a law against such arrests
The trooper responded by saying,”That’s why we have a very high fatality rate.”
Oklahoma: Anadarko City Councilman Jeffrey “J J” Vance tried to bribe and bargain his way out of a DUI arrest; even offered to forfeit his vehicle
“Or, or better than that, you can even repo my car so you can make more,” Vance said.
Arizona: Pompous politician Stuart Yocum downplays DUI arrest as sensationalism; Kingman City Councilman has record of driving without tags, permit or insurance
Pompous Politician Plays Down DUI Arrest: “Matters of this sort tend to get sensationalized,” Yocum said
South Carolina: Conway Council Member William Goldfinch says he’s not guilty of driving impaired
This has been profoundly embarrassing and I ask for your patience and understanding as this process works toward a resolution.”
Texas: State University student big-wig Duncan had more than Colt .45; pills and pot also in his pockets when charged with DWI
Duncan, who police said was stumbling and swaying after being pulled over, told police that he drank two 16-ounce beers and a jager bomb
Wisconsin: DUI charges dropped by D.A. against Police Officer Mark Mogan; pedestrian in the wrong, cop sober
UPDATE: Police Sergeant Cleared by Prosecutor FROM CHICAGO TRIBUNE: 03/31/2017 — A Suburban police […]
Indiana: Councilman Drew Eggers busted for DWI is also a deputy prosecutor; quit legal post but keeping council job
A Franklin City Council member was arrested on a misdemeanor drunken driving charge, prompting him to resign from his job as a Johnson County deputy prosecutor.
Nevada: State Senator’s boozing repeat offender wife, Sherese Settelmeyer, headed back to slammer for DUI
Settelmeyer, 53, was also arrested in 2013, 2010 and 1995. A third DUI conviction within seven years is a felony.
