Democrat Connecticut State Rep. Comey apologizes for DUI arrest. will begin treatment

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** She is one of ours, too bad, glad she is getting help **



Comey released a statement Saturday apologizing to her constituents and colleagues for her arrest. In a statement, Comey says she will begin treatment.

“I want to apologize to my constituents, my colleagues in the CT General Assembly, my family and friends for my DUI arrest on Thursday night. After much reflection and with the support of my family, starting today, I will begin treatment to better understand the disease that is addiction and to get the help I recognize I need.

I am deeply grateful in advance to everyone for giving me the time and support I need.”

State Representative Robin Comey

https://www.wfsb.com/2023/03/17/state-representative-robin-comey-arrested-after-accident-hartford/

The Speaker of the House removed Comey from all committee and leadership assignments until further notice after the crash in Hartford Thursday night.

Comey. 55, of Branford, was arrested just after 7 p.m. Thursday after Hartford police responded to a crash on Capitol Avenue and the police report says she “reeked of alcoholic beverages” and was stumbling.

The Hartford police report says an officer was called to help patrol officers after Comey’s Honda Civic rolled over in the middle of the road and she “reeked of alcoholic beverages,” could not stay focused when she was spoken to and was losing her balance and stumbling to catch herself.

https://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/state-rep-comey-releases-statement-following-dui-charge-crash-in-hartford/2996922/

[Phoenix61]

1. So lucky no one was hurt. nt

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2. very lucky... she hit a dumpster rather than another car.

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3. so glad no one was injured. I am also glad she will get treatment.