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LANSING — An Upper Peninsula lawmaker is in trouble with the law after he was arrested last night for drunk driving.
According to the Detroit Free Press, State Rep. John Kivela (D-Marquette) was arrested for driving under the influence just outside of Lansing.
The 46–year–old Kivela said in a statement, “I am truly sorry to my wife, family, and constituents for letting them down.”
Kivela added that he’s battled with alcoholism for most of his adult life and he plans on seeking treatment immediately.
Kivela is in his second term as a representative in the state house.
