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Kentucky Lawmaker Charged with DUI

Kentucky LRC

A Kentucky lawmaker has been charged with driving under the influence after being stopped by a state police officer in Frankfort.

A Kentucky State Police official says Republican Sen. Brandon Smith of Hazard was stopped by the state trooper for speeding Tuesday morning. Sergeant Michael Webb said that after making contact with Smith, the trooper suspected the Senator had been drinking and arrested him on a DUI charge.

Webb said the Senator cooperated with the trooper but refused to take a Breathalyzer test.

Smith also was cited for driving 20 mph over the speed limit.

Senate Republican spokeswoman Teresa Hill says Smith declined comment on the matter Wednesday.

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