ENOLA, Pa. — A state lawmaker from Allegheny County faces a charge of driving under the influence after being stopped two months ago in suburban Harrisburg.
Police say 26-year-old Democratic Rep. Brandon Markosek of Monroeville was going 53 mph in a 35 mph zone when he was pulled over around 8 p.m. Sept. 18.
The police affidavit says Mr. Markosek smelled slightly of alcohol and told an officer he’d had two drinks at a nearby restaurant. He also said he was taking anti-anxiety medication.
Police say his blood test indicated an alcohol level of 0.058%, below the state’s limit for driving of 0.08%.
House Democratic spokesman Bill Patton called the arrest puzzling and declined further comment.
Mr. Markosek was elected last year to a seat previously held by his father. Pennlive.com first reported the charge.
First Published: November 13, 2019, 9:00 p.m.
