GOP state lawmaker Neil Friske arrested in Lansing on undisclosed charges

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/politics/2024/06/20/michigan-house-republican-lawmaker-neil-friske-arrested-in-lansing-charlevoix-ingham-county/74155531007/

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fartington@lemm.ee · 20 pts · 2y (3 replies)
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Monument@lemmy.sdf.org · 10 pts · 2y (1 reply)

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.)

TransplantedSconie@lemm.ee · 4 pts · 2y

Lmao. If true, this is amazing.

Cethin@lemmy.zip · 8 pts · 2y

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.

Rapidcreek@lemmy.world · 15 pts · 2y (1 reply)

Did they Friske that guy?

DrSleepless@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 2y

Yes and they made him Neil with his hands on his head

TheCelticPirate@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y (1 reply)

the Charlevoix Republican was arrested shortly at 2:45 a.m.

At least he wasn't arrested longly.

Lommy241@lemmy.world · 0 pts · 2y

Not punny

FuglyDuck@lemmy.world · 8 pts · 2y

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,