State Rep. Elliott Engen arrested on DWI suspicion

• White Bear Lake Police pulled him over at 1:51am near Fourth Street and Otter Lake Road. The department said in the release that Engen was speeding and had an inoperable headlight and expired registration.
• Police said a breath test revealed a 0.13% blood alcohol content — above the state's 0.08% limit for driving.

What they're saying: "To my family, colleagues and constituents. I am deeply sorry. I strive to be a man of great character, and my actions fell short last night. I will learn from this. I will do better," Engen said in a statement.

GOP House Speaker Lisa Demuth said in a statement she's disappointed by the arrest.

• "I will be working to gather information about the circumstances of his arrest and charges and will address this directly with Rep. Engen and consider further consequences as the legal process unfolds."

Context: Engen is one of the youngest state lawmakers in Minnesota. He founded a chapter of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA at Hamline University while he was a student.

The big picture: Engen is the latest state lawmaker arrested for suspected drunken driving in recent years.

• The Minnesota Reformer noted that at least five other current and former state legislators have been arrested — two Republicans and three Democrats.
• That list includes Rep. Dan Wolgamott, who is a DFL candidate in the state auditor's race.

Editor's note: This story has been updated with a statement from Engen.