U.S. Sen. Michael Crapo (R-ID) was arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Alexandria, Va, reported the AP. He was pulled over after running a red light and did not pass sobriety tests, arrested at 12:45 a.m. on Sunday, and released on bond at 5:00 a.m.

Crapo issued an apology for the incident, reported Politico. It read in part, “I am deeply sorry for the actions that resulted in this circumstance. I made a mistake for which I apologize to my family, my Idaho constituents and any others who have put their trust in me. I accept total responsibility and will deal with whatever penalty comes my way in this matter.”

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Crap was elected to the House of Representatives in 1992 and to the Senate in 1998.

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