GOP state lawmaker Neil Friske arrested in Lansing on undisclosed charges
GOP state lawmaker Neil Friske arrested in Lansing on undisclosed charges
Lansing police did not immediately disclose why the Charlevoix Republican was arrested.
But midday Thursday, Friske's campaign published a statement on his Facebook page responding to the arrest that suggested a firearm was involved.
"As many of us know, Rep Friske is always exercising his 2nd Amendment right," the Friske campaign said in a statement. "... We ask everyone for prayers and to stay tuned from updates directly from this campaign or Representative Friske himself. Thank you for the outpouring of concern and unwavering support we have received this morning. Clearly, Rep. Friske is over the target in this race."
From the limited information available so far, I have come to the conclusion that this entire incident, whatever occurred, was due to Friske’s concern over his weiner size. A gun is literally the smoking gun!
He sexually assaulted an exotic dancer and chased her with the gun when she ran away. (Edit: Allegedly.)
This is from a subscription-only news source called Gongwer:
Posted at 12ish PM:
Rep. Neil Friske's arrest this morning stems from allegations that he sexually assaulted an exotic dancer and then chased her with a firearm, a source familiar with the allegations says.
Lansing police have not released any information about what led to the arrest and jailing of Friske (R-Charlevoix). He remains in the city's jail. Police have said he will not be arraigned until Friday or Saturday - if the Ingham County Prosecutor's Office authorizes charges.
Posted at 1ish PM:
Jordan Gulkis, spokesperson for Lansing Police, said around 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Forest Road for a report of a male with a gun and possible shots fired.
Gulkis said the accused was arrested for a felony-level offense but did not specify what.
Other news stories indicate he owns a home in the vicinity of the arrest.
Edit 2: But don’t take my word for it!
GOP Michigan rep and gun-rights supporter Neil Friske accused of chasing a stripper while firing a gun – NY Post
(Sorry it’s a garbage publication.)Lmao. If true, this is amazing.
I love the "as many of us know, Rep Friske is always exercising his 2nd Amendment right," as if to somehow excuse an assault with a deadly weapon.
Did they Friske that guy?
Yes and they made him Neil with his hands on his head
the Charlevoix Republican was arrested shortly at 2:45 a.m.
At least he wasn't arrested longly.
Not punny
From a local source , sounds like the cops were responding to reports of shots fired and a An with a gun.
So. Given that he’s being charged with a felony….
…. Assault with a deadly weapon, sounds about right,