In a story that will certainly play out in the next few days, AZ Senator, Scott Bundgaard has landed himself, not in jail, but in the crosshairs of a major media firestorm. Seems the Senator and his gal-pal attended a charity event, where the two were seen squabbling. Things got worse on the way home, ending with the couple parking Bundgaard’s “gold vehicle” on the side of the 51 Freeway and alleged engaging in a little old fashioned pushing, grabbing and slapping session until the cops arrived … And arrested Bundgaard’s girlfriend. Ironically the good Senator was released because he’s immune from arrest under the AZ Constitution. Ah, this is going to be good. Stay tuned, AZ.

Update: the couple has split and released a lame co-statement featuring the requisite Jesus shoutout. Read it yourself after the jump. That said, why isn’t anyone pursuing the real story here? Who, in 2011, drives a gold car? When did we elect Goldmember to the State Senate?

JOINT STATEMENT BY STATE SENATOR SCOTT BUNDGAARD AND AUBREY BALLARD REGARDING FRIDAY NIGHT

“We want to jointly apologize for allowing a private matter to interrupt the public – and especially for taking up the valuable time of law enforcement. The police officers who responded deserve thanks for their sensitivity and compassion.

We have cared for each other in the past; we wish the best for each other in the future. Like most relationships, ours has had some ups and downs, but it has always been based on our Christian faith and our respect for one another. With that in mind, we intend to go our separate ways now and put what happened Friday night and Saturday in the past.

Obviously, we’re both tired and embarrassed. Each of us would like to reclaim some privacy. We hope the media and the public can respect that decision. Thank you for your understanding.”

-STATE SENATOR SCOTT BUNDGAARD and AUBREY BALLARD

The Senator's car sitting in the Phoenix PD's high-tech new impound lot

[AZ Central] [Gawker]

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