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Posted: Mon 12:09 PM, Oct 22, 2012
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Former State Senator Arrested For Domestic Abuse, Cited For Drunk Driving

Posted Monday, October 22, 2012 --- 12:10 p.m.

Fond du Lac County Sheriff's deputies have arrested a recalled state senator for allegedly committing domestic abuse. He was also cited for drunk driving.

Here is the Press Release from the Fond du Lac Sheriff's Office:

On Sunday, October 21, 2012 at 10:15 pm the Fond du Lac County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic related incident on Rienzi Rd in the Township of Fond du Lac.

Pursuant to this investigation Randal B Hopper, 46 yrs of age, was cited for Operating While Intoxicated, 1st offense, and taken into custody for Disorderly Conduct –Domestic Abuse, Criminal Trespass to Dwelling and Unlawful use of Telephone.

Hopper was released from the Fond du Lac County Jail on October 22, 2012 at 11:00 am after posting a $500 cash bond.

The investigation into this incident is ongoing and will be forwarded to the Fond du Lac County District Attorney’s Office for review. No further details will be released at this time.

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  • by Name Location: Location on Oct 22, 2012 at 04:21 PM
    So his he going to get away with drinking and driving this time too. Cannot wait to hear the list of excuses he produces.
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  • by Beth Location: Madison on Oct 22, 2012 at 03:55 PM
    June.. You are correct!
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  • by June Location: Madison on Oct 22, 2012 at 01:54 PM
    How quickly one falls from grace. BTW: this isn't Mr. Hopper 1st citation for drunk driving. Some how he managed to beat his previous arrest a few months back. I believe he sighted undue stress from the recall election and being targeted by democrats.....
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