Kilrtoy
03-30-2007, 08:20 AM
or atleast the LA PAZ S.O. doesn't
State Rep. Trish Groe, R-Lake Havasu City, was arrested Thursday night in Parker after driving under the influence of alcohol, said Lt. Linc Gilbert, spokesman for the La Paz County Sheriff's Department.
A deputy stopped Groe for speeding and driving erratically around 9 p.m. Thursday. Tests revealed she had a blood-alcohol content of .158, nearly twice the legal limit in Arizona, Gilbert said. Groe also had a canceled driver's license.
“I just want to say that I am very thankful that no one else was impacted or hurt. I am deeply ashamed and embarrassed of my behavior,” Groe said from her home Friday evening.
Groe said she had been drinking at her apartment in Phoenix and was driving through Parker.
“I feel very blessed that no one was injured because of my poor judgment,” she said.
She was charged with aggravated DUI for driving with a canceled license and extreme DUI for having a blood-alcohol content of more than .15, Gilbert said.
Groe on Friday disputed the canceled license, saying it was a mix-up with the Motor Vehicle Division that she hopes to resolve as soon as possible.
Officers released Groe to an undisclosed third party Thursday night. No bond was set and Groe did not spend any time in jail, Gilbert said.
“If we can find somebody there to release them to, we often do that,” he said.
Asked whether her position had an impact on avoiding a night in jail, Gilbert said, “No, not necessarily.”
Gilbert later said, “It can make some difference.” He added that Groe was “very, very cooperative” and did not argue with officers.
The case has been turned over to the La Paz County Attorney's Office. No appearance date was available at press time.
Arizona voters re-elected District 3 representatives Groe and Republican Nancy McLain in November. District 3 encompasses most of Mohave County, including Lake Havasu City, and a portion of La Paz County.
Parker is within La Paz County, but is part of district 24 and 3.
In Arizona, a person can be arrested for having a BAC of more than .08. Anything above .15 is considered extreme DUI.
State Rep. Trish Groe, R-Lake Havasu City, was arrested Thursday night in Parker after driving under the influence of alcohol, said Lt. Linc Gilbert, spokesman for the La Paz County Sheriff's Department.
A deputy stopped Groe for speeding and driving erratically around 9 p.m. Thursday. Tests revealed she had a blood-alcohol content of .158, nearly twice the legal limit in Arizona, Gilbert said. Groe also had a canceled driver's license.
“I just want to say that I am very thankful that no one else was impacted or hurt. I am deeply ashamed and embarrassed of my behavior,” Groe said from her home Friday evening.
Groe said she had been drinking at her apartment in Phoenix and was driving through Parker.
“I feel very blessed that no one was injured because of my poor judgment,” she said.
She was charged with aggravated DUI for driving with a canceled license and extreme DUI for having a blood-alcohol content of more than .15, Gilbert said.
Groe on Friday disputed the canceled license, saying it was a mix-up with the Motor Vehicle Division that she hopes to resolve as soon as possible.
Officers released Groe to an undisclosed third party Thursday night. No bond was set and Groe did not spend any time in jail, Gilbert said.
“If we can find somebody there to release them to, we often do that,” he said.
Asked whether her position had an impact on avoiding a night in jail, Gilbert said, “No, not necessarily.”
Gilbert later said, “It can make some difference.” He added that Groe was “very, very cooperative” and did not argue with officers.
The case has been turned over to the La Paz County Attorney's Office. No appearance date was available at press time.
Arizona voters re-elected District 3 representatives Groe and Republican Nancy McLain in November. District 3 encompasses most of Mohave County, including Lake Havasu City, and a portion of La Paz County.
Parker is within La Paz County, but is part of district 24 and 3.
In Arizona, a person can be arrested for having a BAC of more than .08. Anything above .15 is considered extreme DUI.