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Curry Todd: Tennessee Lawmaker's Arrest Warrant


First Posted: 10/13/11 07:30 PM ET Updated: 12/13/11 05:12 AM ET

A Tennessee lawmaker who sponsored a bill allowing handgun carry permit holders to tote guns in bars has been arrested on charges of drunken driving and possession of a handgun under the influence.

The arrest of Collierville Republican Curry Todd, detailed in his arrest warrant (see below), occurred in Nashville Tuesday night. Todd was allegedly driving his GMC Envoy 60 miles per hour in a 40 mile per hour zone and was swerving in an out of his lane. Todd failed a roadside sobriety test and refused to take a breathalyzer test, police said.

Officers found a Smith & Wesson 38 Special, loaded with five rounds of ammunition, stuffed between the driver seat and the center console of Todd's vehicle.

In 2009, Todd sponsored a bill allowing people with a handgun carry permit to take their weapons into establishments that serve alcohol. Despite opposition from former Democratic Gov. Phil Bredesen, the measure passed and became law.

Todd was booked in a Davidson County jail after his arrest.

"I am deeply sorry for the events of last evening," Todd said in a brief statement, issued after his release from jail on a $3,000 bond.

Todd added, "I will have a conversation with Speaker Harwell to determine whether it is in the best interest of the General Assembly for me to step aside as Chairman of the State and Local Government Committee."

READ THE ARREST WARRANT: (ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW)

Curry Todd's Arrest Warrant


On Thursday afternoon, Tennessee Democratic Party Chairman Chip Forrester called on House Speaker Beth Harwell to seek Todd's resignation.

"Based on news reports, Rep. Curry Todd's actions are embarrassing to himself and the state of Tennessee," Forrester said in a statement. "House Speaker Beth Harwell would do the entire state a great service by asking Todd to resign or explain why she condones this unacceptable behavior from Republican leadership."

Harwell has yet to issue a response.

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07:14 PM on 10/16/2011
"But officer; there must be some mistake! I am a Republican; and Republicans don't have to obey the laws!" "You have no right to make me get out of my car and stumble around like this! I want the name of your superior so I can stumble around in front of him too! I am a very important government official, and it's rude of you to make me stumble around in public like this! I'll have your badge Flatfoot!"

"Was that my gun; or was I just glad to see you?" "I refuse to resign! I was just having a bad day that night!"

Legislatively yours,

Representative Todd
05:20 PM on 10/15/2011
Driving under the influence of alcohol is a dangerous practice. You should know better........after all you made the law. You have lost sight and needs counseling, whatsoever is the outcome of this matter in court. Saying sorry does not absolve you, for you have betrayed the public trust.
04:36 PM on 10/15/2011
The Ahole must be afraid of his own shadow if he has to take a gun into a bar, he's so loaded he can't hold his eyes up...not gonna drink in the Tenn bars thats for sure.
11:51 AM on 10/15/2011
If the Republicans had their way, we would all be poor, overworked, underpaid if paid at all, drunk, carrying guns, shooting at each other, with no health insurance to get ourselves stitched up afterwards!
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stacknef
well,,, glad thats over with! Forward!
10:39 AM on 10/15/2011
concealed weapon, drunk and a Republican......bet he also had a bible in his car too
02:34 AM on 10/15/2011
Drunks with guns, don't we already have enough gun use killings?
09:56 AM on 10/14/2011
He need to go home!
05:46 AM on 10/14/2011
Clearly this was a set up and is a false allegation.
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Elroy Jetson
Spacely Space Sprockets, Inc.
06:55 AM on 10/14/2011
I disagree. He's just stupid.
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YakittyGirl
Pro deo et patria
10:54 PM on 10/15/2011
I'm with you. If he had been set up, he wouldn't be appologizing.
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stacknef
well,,, glad thats over with! Forward!
10:40 AM on 10/15/2011
yeah someone forced him to drink until stupid
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simzillyjp
Up, Up & Away
03:20 AM on 10/14/2011
One look at this guys pic & all I can think of is....PROHOBITION.
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handiestguy
01:00 AM on 10/14/2011
.....yet another republi-glutton hypocrite.......REMEMBER: Do as I say, not as I do!
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Kathy Levittown
I love all animals better than most people!
10:55 PM on 10/14/2011
LOL..wow..just posted that..do as I say.not as I do...fanned handiestguy!! my hero lol..
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irishlion7
11:48 PM on 10/13/2011
Another T.P.republican bites the dust! But not for long. And the people of Tenn. can rest assured that if some drunk pulld a gun on them they can pull out thiers and shoot first. As long as they do not leave the bar drunk with the gun. I can now see it some bars will put up a sign anyone armed with a loaded pistol must turn in into the barkeep before ordering there first drink and will not be allowed to leave with it if in the bartenders oppion they have had to much to drink. Of course the bartender and the bouncer will have to be well armed before attempting to take a gun off a N.R.A. member since there life pledge is the only way they will take my gun is from my cold dead hands!
So we just have to wait till some one thinking West Tenn. is actually cowboy country goes in and refuses to give up his gun or a couple of drunks decided to see how much fun it would be to shoot up the bar!
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Meghan Chavalier
09:16 PM on 10/13/2011
A republican getting caught doing something he rallies against? There's a shocker.
08:45 PM on 10/13/2011
Time to resign.
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O K Ali
Wash your hands, seriously.
07:43 PM on 10/13/2011
If that is his sober face...
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Kathy Levittown
I love all animals better than most people!
10:40 PM on 10/14/2011
No..its his scary halloween face!! YIKES!!
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baileywick
07:35 PM on 10/13/2011
Drunk driving with a loaded weapon.
How dangerous can he get?
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Kathy Levittown
I love all animals better than most people!
10:40 PM on 10/14/2011
Oh please..stop! How dangerous can a loaded gun be in the hands of a drunk driver!! Stop!! LOL..Just kiddin...I just gotta say..My dear mama used to say "Pride cometh before a FALL"..I kinda think he is the poster boy for this lol..guess those illegal "rats" are laughing now..NEVER THINK YOU ARE BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE ..Just cause you elected? doesnt mean you are above the law..and above someone who isnt a citizen or poorer than you..I fear this man will not learn his lesson..so sad..