Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, a democrat serving the Connecticut state house, was arrested for a DUI after he failed a police sobriety test. Officers found the embattled democrat after his car wrecked. Bumgardner has issued a full apology and is expected to appear in court soon. A clip of his interaction with police went viral on social media, with many users mocking him for his crime.
“Last night, I was cited for operating a motor vehicle while under the influence,” Bumgardner apologized in a statement. “I take full responsibility for my actions and deeply regret this mistake. I am grateful that no one was harmed and that no accident occurred.” The state representative told police he had “struck something” on the way home from a political event.
“I recognize the seriousness of this situation and am committed to taking the necessary steps to ensure it never happens again,” Bumgardner added. “To my family, friends, colleagues, and the residents of the 41st District, whom I am honored to serve, I sincerely apologize for my actions and the disappointment I have caused.”
“I am disappointed and disheartened after hearing of Rep. Bumgardner’s arrest for driving under the influence,” a prominent local politician said. “I have spoken with Aundré, and he understands that he must take full responsibility and work every day to win back the trust of his constituents and colleagues. Aundré is a dedicated and compassionate young man, and it is clear from talking to him that he is owning this very serious mistake.”
“NEW: Rep. Aundré Bumgardner (D) was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence and driving recklessly in Groton, Connecticut Bumgardner, 30, told officers he “struck something” in the road and was returning from an “event” with constituents,” a viral post of the clip to X read. ” His wife was asleep in the backseat of the car.”
“Authorities observed his vehicle had a flat front tire “barely staying on the rim.” Officers noted his eyes were “red and glossy,” and there was a “strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from his breath,'” the post concluded. “This is not who should be in a leadership position! If he’s this careless, than can you imagine the carelessness in his position?” one account reacted.
He’s w/the cops whining about missing his bi-polar medicine, said he has ADHD, the officers camera felt invasive, threatened to sue, demanded a blood test, blew twice legal limit. His mom picked him up, wife passed out in the back seat, completely unaware during stop,” noted one user. Another added, “It’s 2025 and people are still doing this nonsense. There’s no excuse”
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“Rep. Aundré Bumgardner, a Democrat serving in the Connecticut House of Representatives, was arrested Sunday morning and charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving. Another LOSER!” one poster said to express their disgust. “Why can’t Democrats use Uber like the rest of us?” another asked.
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