Louisiana state rep cited for DUI after doing burnout, police say
Selders was driving near LSU when troopers said they saw him doing a burnout
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Louisiana State Representative Larry Selders was arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence.
Selders, 40, of Baton Rouge was driving a 2018 Dodge Challenger near Lousiana State University's campus around 2 a.m. on Sunday when troopers observed him traveling at a high rate of speed while producing a burnout with his vehicle, a press release says.
Upon coming into contact with Selders, the trooper suspected impairment and conducted a series of standardized field sobriety tests.
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The state representative was taken to the LSU Police Department where he consented to a chemical breath test, which registered over the legal limit.
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Selders was arrested for driving while impaired, reckless operation and driving under suspension.
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Selders released a statement on Facebook acknowledging the arrest.
"On Saturday night, I was stopped by the Louisiana State Police and subsequently charged. I hold the trust of my family and constituency in high regard and remain committed to maintaining that trust, the statement began. "As a father and husband, I personally understand the importance of driving safely. And as a public servant I take the responsibility to keep my community safe seriously. Let me be clear, I am committed to making better decisions and I also encourage the community at large to use this as an example to do the same."
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Selders' Facebook post concluded, "I am humbled by the outpouring of support and I ask for your prayers for my family during this time."
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Selders, a Democrat, was elected to service state district 67 in 2019, according to his online biography. A bill sponsored by Selders made Juneteenth a state holiday, which has since been made a federal holiday.