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Michael D. Crain (Tarrant County) <\/p>\n
FORT WORTH, Texas – A Fort Worth councilmember released a statement following his arrest for driving while intoxicated earlier this week, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.<\/p>\n
The backstory:<\/p>\n
A Texas DPS trooper patrolling the Chisholm Trail Parkway in Fort Worth conducted a traffic stop around 10:20 p.m. on Jan. 16. The stop evolved into a DWI investigation, and the driver was arrested.<\/p>\n
The driver was identified as Fort Worth Councilmember Michael D. Crain. Crain was booked into the Tarrant County Jail on a charge of driving while intoxicated, a Class B misdemeanor. He was later released after posting a $750 bond.<\/p>\n
DPS officials said the investigation is ongoing and have not released further details regarding the circumstances of the stop.<\/p>\n
What’s New:<\/p>\n
Councilmember Michael Crain released a statement addressing the incident and apologizing for his actions.<\/p>\n
What they’re saying:<\/p>\n
“I want to sincerely apologize to my wife and children, the residents of Fort Worth and my colleagues for the distraction this has caused. I regret the concern and uncertainty it has created for the people I care about and serve,” Crain said.<\/p>\n
Crain noted that he intends to continue serving the Fort Worth community and remains focused on his work. When reached for comment, Crain told FOX 4 he could not provide specific details about the incident because the investigation is active.<\/p>\n
What we don’t know:<\/p>\n
While the arrest location on Chisholm Trail Parkway is known, it remains unclear where Crain was traveling from at the time of the stop.<\/p>\n
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Texas Department of Public Safety and an official statement from Crain.<\/p>\n
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