State Rep. Bryan Posthumus arrested on suspicion of drunk driving after rollover crash

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State Rep. Bryan Posthumus was arrested Friday for suspicion of operating while intoxicated, according to a news release issued by a representative for the lawmaker.

Posthumus, R-Cannon Township, crashed his Jeep while leaving his farm in Oakfield Township Friday evening, according to the Saturday, May 1 release, going off the road, hitting a mailbox and then rolling over in Ada Township.

He was arrested and taken to a nearby hospital to evaluate potential injuries, then released that night pending an investigation, according to the release.

Jail records show Posthumus was booked Friday into the Kent County Correctional Facility and faces one charge of operating while intoxicated.

A blood alcohol test taken at the Kent County Correctional Facility showed Posthumus’ blood alcohol level was .13%, according to the release. The threshold for drunken driving in Michigan is .08%.

“I am deeply disappointed in myself for putting other people in jeopardy by driving while intoxicated,” Posthumus said in the release. “There is no excuse for what happened, and I take full and complete responsibility for my actions. I should never have tried to drive after drinking alcohol. To my family, friends, colleagues, and constituents who I serve, I sincerely apologize and ask forgiveness.”

In the release, Posthumus said it’s clear he has a drinking problem and needs help. He stated he will immediately begin attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

“I am grateful that no one else was injured because of my mistake,” Posthumus said in the release. “I will work very hard to regain the trust, respect, and support of my loved ones, my fellow state representatives, and the wonderful citizens in my district. I never again want to embarrass myself or others through my actions.”

The Kent County Prosecutor’s Office could not immediately be reached for comment. A spokesman with the Kent County Sheriff’s Department could not immediately be reached. The phone number for the spokesman listed in the release was either disconnected or no longer in service.

Posthumus is serving his first term in the state House of Representatives, winning election to the 73rd District seat in November 2020. He is the son of former Michigan Lt. Gov. Dick Posthumus and the brother of Kent County Clerk Lisa Posthumus Lyons.

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