Kansas State Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop (R), who was arrested last month on suspicion of driving under the influence, allegedly had a blood alcohol level twice the legal limit at the time. of his arrest.
According to a sworn statement recently filed by Kansas Highway Patrol Soldier Austin Shepley, Suellentrop’s blood alcohol level was 0.17. The legal limit is 0.08, Lawrence Journal-World reported. Kansas lawmaker reportedly also called Shepley a “donut boy” at some point in the incident.
The media reported that Suellentrop was transported to a local hospital after he refused to take a breathalyzer test.
“While the phlebotomist was administering the blood kit, Gene Suellentrop’s behavior became slightly aggressive in his tone, referring to his physical position against me,” Shepley told the dam. “He looked me up and down, claiming that I practiced state sports competitively in high school. He claimed he could ‘take me’.”
The Hill has contacted Suellentrop to comment.
Republican lawmaker was admitted to Shawnee County Jail last month and has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, fleeing or attempting to flee from a police officer, speeding and crossing. unduly a divided road.
He has left most of his legislative duties until the case is resolved, according to Lawrence Journal-World.