St. Cloud Lawmaker Releases Statement After Being Arrested on Suspicion of DWI

(KNSI) – A St. Cloud lawmaker released a statement after being arrested on suspicion of DWI.

Representative Dan Wolgamott was pulled over on July 7th in Kanabec County on Highway 23. The Minnesota State Patrol says they were responding to a complaint of a man in a car drinking in a liquor store parking lot. Wolgamott’s vehicle matched that description and was pulled over. Police say the car was missing a front license plate, had expired registration, and was weaving within its lane.

Wolgamott was booked at Kanabec County Jail and released on his own recognizance. He hasn’t been charged at this time.

In a statement sent to KNSI News, Wolgamott said:

“On Friday, July 7th, while attending a weekend wedding celebration outside Mora, Minnesota, I was stopped by law enforcement in Kanabec County under suspicion of driving while impaired. The Kanabec County Attorney is awaiting the results of a test before deciding on further action.

I wholeheartedly apologize to my family, my friends, my colleagues, and my constituents, and thank the law enforcement officers who made sure I got home safe.

I take full responsibility for my actions, and I ask for your forgiveness. I am committed to doing the work I need to do in my life to ensure nothing like this ever happens again and that my actions live up to the trust you have placed in me.”

The third-term Democratic lawmaker was recently recognized as legislator of the year by the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association and served as the speaker pro tempore.

Wolgamott told KNSI News he had been in Nebraska for the last ten days on a preplanned extended trip and that led to the delayed statement. He returned on Thursday.

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