An Enfield state representative released a statement apologizing Saturday after he said he was arrested early Saturday morning on drunken driving charges in Windsor Locks.
Windsor Locks police arrested State Rep. David Alexander (D-Enfield), 33, on charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and reckless driving.
A police officer saw a car stop at a red light on the Ella Grasso Turnpike at the Elm Street intersection and then drive through while the light was still red at 1:27 a.m. on Feb. 28, police said. Police stopped the car and determined that the motorist, identified as Alexander, was driving the car while intoxicated, police said.
Soon after his arrest, Alexander released a statement to NBC Connecticut on Saturday acknowledging that hew "was arrested by the Windsor Locks Police on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol."
"I take full responsibility for my actions and I am deeply sorry for what has transpired," Alexander said in the statement. "I intend to get the necessary help to overcome my struggles with alcohol. I will do all I can to regain the trust of my constituents and redouble my efforts to fight for their priorities in the General Assembly."
Alexander represents Enfield in the 58th assembly district, according to his website.
State Rep. Brendan Sharkey, speaker of the House, released a statement Saturday stating that he's "still gathering details about the incident, but it is certainly serious enough to warrant Rep Alexander's removal from his leadership responsibilities as vice-chair of the Government Administration & Elections Committee."
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"I trust that David understands his responsibilities to his family, his constituents, and himself, and will be taking the appropriate steps to address this matter," Sharkey.
Alexander was released from police custody on a $1,000 non-surety bond after his arrest and is scheduled to appear in Enfield Superior Court on March 9.
