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Sen. Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) issued a public apology after being arrested for drunken driving in Alexandria, Va., early Sunday morning.

Jody Donaldson, a spokesperson for the Alexandria Police Department, said in an e-mail that Crapo was arrested at 12:45 a.m. Sunday. An Alexandria police officer noticed Crapos vehicle run through a red traffic light, and after the vehicle was stopped, the officer conducted field sobriety tests, which Crapo failed, Donaldson said. Crapo was arrested for driving under the influence, and taken into custody without incident, Donaldson said.

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In a statement, Crapo apologized for his actions.

I am deeply sorry for the actions that resulted in this circumstance, Crapo said. I made a mistake for which I apologize to my family, my Idaho constituents and any others who have put their trust in me. I accept total responsibility and will deal with whatever penalty comes my way in this matter.

I will also undertake measures to ensure that this circumstance is never repeated.

Police said the senators blood-alcohol level was .110. In Virginia, drivers at .08 or higher are considered intoxicated.

He was released on $1,000 bond, and has a court date scheduled for Jan. 4.

The 61-year-old Republican is serving his third term in the U.S. Senate. Crapo is Mormon, and has said publicly that he abstains from alcohol.