South Dakota lawmaker faces DUI after allegedly driving combine into signs, tree

Another South Dakota lawmaker is in legal trouble.

State Sen. Mark Lapka faces a drunken driving charge after allegedly driving a combine tractor under the influence late Tuesday in McPherson County.

While McPherson County Sheriff David Ackerman was not available when contacted by The Dakota Scout Thursday morning, the McPherson County State’s Attorney’s Office confirmed the Leola farmer and first-term legislator has been charged.

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