Michigan lawmaker arrested for drunken driving near Lansing
MARQUETTE, Mich. (AP) â A lawmaker from Michigan's Upper Peninsula says he was arrested for drunken driving in the Lansing area and is seeking treatment.
Democratic Rep. John Kivela of Marquette said in a statement Tuesday that he was arrested late Monday for "operating under the influence" outside Lansing, but did not say in which community.
Kivela's spokesman Joshua Pugh declined to say where the arrest happened or provide further comment beyond the statement.
Kivela apologized to his family and constituents and says he has "battled alcoholism" for most of his adult life. He adds that "alcohol has become a problem" for him and seeks professional treatment.
Kivela is serving his second term in the House. He was Marquette mayor from 2008 to 2012 and served as general manager of a used car dealership.
