A Kansas Highway Patrol official has said they do not have a document they can make public on last week's arrest of a legislative leader on suspicion of driving under the influence and attempting to flee law enforcement. On Thursday the patrol's general counsel said it is not required to file an offense report with a public front page for alleged DUI incidents.
The patrol's Capitol Police arrested Senate Majority Leader Gene Suellentrop early March 16 on Interstate 70 near downtown Topeka after his SUV was reported traveling the wrong way. The Wichita Republican went to jail but was released when a judge said there was insufficient evidence for his arrest. Suellentrop has said he is stepping aside from most of his leadership office's duties until matters involving his arrest are resolved.
