LANSING, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Early Thursday morning, Michigan State Representative Neil Friske, a prominent figure in the state’s Republican Party, was arrested in Lansing under undisclosed circumstances.
Details of the arrest.
Jordan Gulkis, spokesperson for the Lansing Police Department, confirmed that Friske, a Charlevoix resident, was apprehended around 2:45 a.m. on a southside Lansing street where he owns a property. MIRS News reports that “the adult dancer involved worked for a nearby South Lansing establishment, Deja Vu.”
Legal proceedings and reaction.
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Currently, the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office is evaluating potential charges against Friske. According to Gulkis, if charges are approved, Friske is slated for arraignment either Friday or Saturday. As of now, he remains in custody at the Lansing police department lockup.
Speaker Joe Tate, addressing the incident on the House floor Thursday morning, stated that he had just been made aware of Friske’s arrest and declined further comment until more information is provided by the Lansing police.
Political and personal background.
Representative Friske, known for his staunch conservative stance and affiliation with the House Freedom Caucus, operates Friske Orchards in Ellsworth alongside his brother and manages Friske & Sons Property Management.
His legislative biography highlights his involvement in local church activities and membership in organizations such as Right to Life, the National Rifle Association, Michigan United Conservation Clubs, and the Farm Bureau.
Friske represents Charlevoix and Emmet Counties in Northern Michigan and has been a notable voice within Michigan’s legislative landscape.
Ongoing investigation.
The circumstances surrounding Friske’s arrest are currently under scrutiny, and further details are expected to emerge pending the outcome of the prosecutor’s review.
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Friske is currently seeking re-election but is challenged in the primary by fellow Republican Parker Fairbairn, who owns a small business in Harbor Springs.
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