Staffer for US Congressman Arrested for Florida DUI

Man claimed to be congressman’s chief of staff.

Ronald Allen Turner was arrested for driving under the influence in Manatee County Florida early Tuesday morning. The 39-year old was stopped for erratic driving around 12:30 am, and he identified himself as chief of staff to Republican Congressman Vern Buchanan.

Turner, who resides in Sarasota, was booked on Florida drunk driving charges and taken to the Manatee County jail. He is being held on $500 bail.

Buchanan’s spokesperson, Sally Tibbetts said they were looking into the issue. She clarified that Turner was the congressman’s district director, overseeing constituent services, and he was campaign manager during Buchanan’s successful 2006 race for Congress.

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