MONTCALM COUNTY, MI -- A Montcalm County commissioner was arrested in December for driving with a blood-alcohol content almost twice the legal limit.

Jeremy Miller, 40, was stopped for speeding and later arrested for operating while intoxicated after a breathalyzer test indicated he had a BAC of 0.14 percent.

Asked if he understood why he was being arrested, Miller told the arresting Greenville Public Safety officer it was "because I was being stupid, those damn chicken nuggets," according to a police report.

The incident occurred after 3 a.m. Dec. 18 when Miller's black Yukon was clocked at 58 mph while traveling east on VanDeinse -- a 30-mph zone.

In his report, the arresting officer noted he smelled an odor of intoxicants on Miller. The officer said he asked Miller how much he had to drink, to which Miller responded, "I don't know, it has been a night."

After Miller failed multiple field sobriety tests, he was administered a breathalyzer test, which indicated a BAC of 0.14 percent. He later recorded a 0.13 percent BAC at the Montcalm County Jail. The legal limit for driving in Michigan is 0.08 percent.

Miller posted bond the same day and was released. On Dec. 19, he entered a not-guilty plea.

The drunken driving offense was Miller's first offense, police said.

No additional information or context regarding Miller's comments was included in the police report, and he did not provide any context when reached by the Grand Rapids Press.

Miller is serving his first term as commissioner of Montcalm County's first district. He was elected in November and began serving after his arrest on Jan. 1.

He is also vice-chairman of the county's Health and Human Services Committee, and serves on six other committees, including as an alternate on the Substance Abuse Advisory Council.

In an email, Montcalm County Controller-Administrator Bob Clingenpeel declined to comment on Miller's case prior to trial.

"I can tell you that Commissioner Miller has not missed any meetings and has gone out of his way to reach out to our departments and learn for himself what their responsibilities are," Clingenpeel's email states.

On Thursday afternoon, Miller released a statement in which he apologized for the embarrassment his actions might have caused his wife, family and friends.

"I have always tried to meet the highest of standards but realize I have failed in this instance," he said. "I will re-dedicate myself to meeting those high standards in the future.

"I appreciate your support and understanding during this difficult time and you have my solemn pledge that I will continue to work hard to make our county a better place to live and raise our families."

Miller's next court hearing is scheduled for March 10 at the Montcalm County District Court in Stanton, Mich. His trial is set for March 24.

Montcalm County hosts its Board of Commissioner meetings on the fourth Monday of each month, with its next meeting set for March 27.