Lansing police did not say why the Charlevoix Republican was arrested, but said it followed a report of "a male with gun, as well as possible shots that were fired."
He sexually assaulted an exotic dancer and chased her with the gun when she ran away. (Edit: Allegedly.)
This is from a subscription-only news source called Gongwer:
Posted at 12ish PM:
Rep. Neil Friske’s arrest this morning stems from allegations that he sexually assaulted an exotic dancer and then chased her with a firearm, a source familiar with the allegations says.
Lansing police have not released any information about what led to the arrest and jailing of Friske (R-Charlevoix). He remains in the city’s jail. Police have said he will not be arraigned until Friday or Saturday - if the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office authorizes charges.
Posted at 1ish PM:
Jordan Gulkis, spokesperson for Lansing Police, said around 2:45 a.m. on Thursday, officers were dispatched to the 2100 block of Forest Road for a report of a male with a gun and possible shots fired.
Gulkis said the accused was arrested for a felony-level offense but did not specify what.
Other news stories indicate he owns a home in the vicinity of the arrest.
He sexually assaulted an exotic dancer and chased her with the gun when she ran away. (Edit: Allegedly.)
This is from a subscription-only news source called Gongwer:
Posted at 12ish PM:
Posted at 1ish PM:
Other news stories indicate he owns a home in the vicinity of the arrest.
Edit 2: But don’t take my word for it!
GOP Michigan rep and gun-rights supporter Neil Friske accused of chasing a stripper while firing a gun – NY Post
(Sorry it’s a garbage publication.)
Lmao. If true, this is amazing.