DUI charge: Jan. 4 court date for Idaho Sen. Crapo A conservative U.S. senator from Idaho who has said he doesn't drink because of his Mormon faith has been charged with drunken driving. Sen. Michael Crapo, a three-term Republican with a reputation as a social and fiscal conservative, registered a blood alcohol content of .11 percent after police pulled his car over in this suburb south of Washington, D.C., authorities said. The 61-year-old lawmaker, who faces a court date Jan. 4, apologized in a statement issued hours after his arrest early Sunday. "I am deeply sorry for the actions that resulted in this circumstance," Crapo said in the statement Sunday night. "I made a mistake for which I apologize to my family, my Idaho constituents and any others who have put their trust in me. I accept total responsibility and will deal with whatever penalty comes my way in this matter." He also said he would take measures to ensure "this circumstance is never repeated." Crapo, who was elected in 1998 and is in his third Senate term, is expected to take over the top Republican spot next year on the Senate Banking Committee. He also serves on the Senate's budget and finance panels and has been active on environmental and health issues. Crapo was a member of the so-called "Gang of Six" senators that worked in 2011 toward a deficit-reduction deal that was never adopted by Congress. He also served for six years in the U.S. House of Representatives. Police in the suburb of Alexandria said Crapo was stopped early Sunday after his vehicle ran a red light. Police spokesman Jody Donaldson said Crapo failed field sobriety tests and was arrested at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday He was taken to the Alexandria jail and released on an unsecured $1,000 bond at about 5 a.m. Sunday. link
A US Senator who is found to be a hypocrite engaging in reckless behavior?!! SHOCKED I AM! At least he didn't take a wide stance.
Such an unusual name, "Crapo." How did your family come by it? -We changed it in the 19th century. You mean you changed it TO "Crapo"? -Yeah. Used to be "****house." It's a good change. That's a good change!
It's always the people and religions who are the most judgmental that end up having their dirty laundry exposed. Then again, it's just another DUI. He broke the law. Luckily, no one was hurt except his conservative fanbase.
Why do you always take two Mormons fishing with you???? Because if you only take one they will drink all of your beer.
