Wild Details of Representative Fossella’s Virginia DUI

Fossella’s PR campaign can’t keep info and questions out of press in VA drunk driving case.

Details of Vito Fossella’s arrest for driving under the influence in Virginia are forming an intriguing image. The US Congressman from New York was arrested last week for drunk driving in Alexandria, Virginia after running a red light. At the time, he told officers he was rushing to help his ailing daughter get to a hospital. It was later learned that, in fact, he had been at a White House function honoring the Super Bowl champions New York Giants and then at a dinner with other New Yorkers.

It has now been revealed that Fossella and a friend only referred to as ‘Brian’ went to Logan Tavern in Washington, DC after the dinner. Waiters describe the two being very intoxicated and at one point ‘Brian’ passed out in front of the men’s room. Staff called a cab for the pair but it is not known if they took the cab or walked to their vehicles. Shortly after midnight, Fossella was arrested for DUI in Alexandria, over 8 miles away. His blood alcohol level was more than twice the legal limit.

After being booked for drunk driving, Fossella called a blond woman described as a ‘good friend’ to pick him up. The woman has since been identified as retired Air Force Lt. Colonel Laura Faye. Faye and Fossella reportedly met in 2003 while she was a House military liaison for the Air Force. The press is curious as to why Faye was called when Fossella’s Chief of Staff lives in Alexandria. Faye is a single mother with a 3-year old daughter. A relative of Faye’s said who fathered the child is ‘vague’.

Fossella’s camp has retained the services of a high priced Republican public relations crisis consultant. That in itself is raising questions about the need for such expensive damage control.

If you have been arrested for drunk driving in Virginia, you will need to hire a Virginia DUI lawyer.