A Minnesota state senator says police arrested him early Thursday morning on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.

Sen. Tou Xiong, DFL - Maplewood, said in a statement he had been driving home after attending a family gathering when he was pulled over near his residence.

"I take full responsibility for my actions, and sincerely apologize to my constituents and the people I've let down," Xiong said. "I want to thank law enforcement for doing their job to keep the roads safe. Today, I have begun the work of talking to my family and to my Senate colleagues about the situation."

Ramsey County Jail records show Xiong, 35, was booked shortly before 4 a.m. and released nearly three hours later.

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Xiong has yet to be formally charged with any crime.

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