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catus wrote on May 27, 2009 11:57 PM:

" I appreciate the concern which is been rose. The things need to be sorted out because it’s not about the individual but it can be with everyone
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Signature Ready wrote on May 23, 2007 7:23 AM:

" Where is the petition to rid ourselves of Miss. Groe? It is high time we take up the slack where our officials have let us down. "




LHC MOM wrote on May 22, 2007 10:42 AM:

" Did you see the paper? 19 people arrested for DUI's in LHC between the months of March and May, and all those cases were processed faster than the Groe case. WHAT THE (you know what) IS GOING ON. Unbelievable!!!! I know some say "poor poor Trish" while others say "lock her up and throw away the key".... but you know this is bull for them to prolong this like they are. Either "crap or get of the pot". I'm so sick of hearing about her. We all know she did wrong-(even you guys out there that are her "friends". Yea the ones that say "Oh come on you guys you all know you've done it." Well let me just tell you something "NO WE ALL HAVEN'T",and if we did and got caught we would have to face the music (so to speak). In my opinion (which I'm entitled to have) wrong doers should be punished regardless of their race, religon, or JOB. "




let the wrong be righted wrote on May 17, 2007 4:12 PM:

" response to Suziedurant re her experience. Let me start by say that I neither condone nor support drinking and driving. For the record... Suzie Durant re Jack Bonfield. I followed this case and let it be known.. as it is in the police report. Suzie Duran admitted to taking Vicotine and drinking (tested above the legal limit) prior to getting behind the wheel of the car that night her husband and Jack Bonfield collided. Upon officer arrival to the scene of the accident Mrs. Suzie Durant was stricken witht he grief and guilt of having killed her husband. I understnd that it may make you feel better to point the finger.. lest the truth be known that you, my dear do not live in a glass house. You are living with your mistake.. nothing will bring your husband back.. not even defaming the name of a young man that made a a poor decision. Maybe had you not been a pill-popping mother and wife drinking and driving your husband would be alive today to watch you throw stones at yound men and the families supporting them. "




let the wrong be righted wrote on May 17, 2007 4:07 PM:

" response to Suziedurant re her experience. Let me start by say that I neither condone nor support drinking and driving. For the record... Suzie Durant re Jack Bonfield. I followed this case and let it be known.. as it is in the police report. Suzie Duran admitted to taking Vicotine and drinking (tested above the legal limit) prior to getting behind the wheel of the car that night her husband and Jack Bonfield collided. Upon officer arrival to the scene of the accident Mrs. Suzie Durant was stricken witht he grief and guilt of having killed her husband. I understnd that it may make you feel better to point the finger.. lest the truth be known that you, my dear do not live in a glass house. You are living with your mistake.. nothing will bring your husband back.. not even defaming the name of a young man that made a a poor decision. Maybe had you not been a pill-popping mother and wife drinking and driving your husband would be alive today to watch you throi stones at yound men and the families supporting them. "




jb3 wrote on May 16, 2007 9:34 PM:

" to suzie durant, i'm a believer in punishing people for what they choose to do, not for the unfortunate, unforeseen results of their choices. jack chose to drink and drive and the state of arizona punished him for it. he served a year behind bars, away from his family and friends. i'm sorry about your husband and i understand that you want someone to blame for the accident, but you have to remember that it was just that -- an accident. you need to forgive jack because you won't be whole again until you do. "




Take Responsibility wrote on May 12, 2007 1:37 PM:

" I find it hard to believe that the majority of you have the nerve to comment so irrationally and directly to a manner that is none of your concern. I have been affiliated with alcohol-related incidences and I can honestly say that, because of them, I refuse to be a part of anything involving alcohol. I am not saying that people who enjoy to indulge should refrain from doing so, but I am saying that those who do enjoy it should do so carefully and in moderation. I have known people who have been wrongfully accused. I have witnessed those who are at fault for something refuse to take responsibility and let me just say that I am glad that this woman is taking action and accepting the problem for what it is. At least she accepts it and deals with the embarrassment, because she could choose to avoid the problem and deny it and live with the remorse and guilt. As one said before, she is just someone who drank and got caught. Many of you have most likely, at some point and time, had something to drink and then drove. You are all just as dangerous as she could have been, so get over it. "




Rick wrote on May 4, 2007 5:30 PM:

" DUI penalties in Arizona DUI Driver's blood-alcohol content level is above 0.08.percent. First-time misdemeanor conviction typically means one day in jail and roughly $1,200 in fines. Extreme DUI Driver's blood-alcohol content level is above 0.15.percent. First-time conviction can result in a felony, with the motorist typically facing a minimum of 10 days in jail, $2,500 in fines, possible community restitution, and mandatory alcohol screening and/or treatment. Required installation of an ignition interlock device to prevent the motorist from driving while impaired. What about speeding, drugs and alcohol, No drivers license? Is she above the law? Just the good -ole-boys covering up for one of their own "




Rick wrote on May 4, 2007 5:26 PM:

" It looks like is at least reporting the news, not covering it up. http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/0504groe0504.html "




RW wrote on May 4, 2007 5:00 PM:

" Well it looks like the answer is in.. The fix is in (AZ Central.com) "Yuma County officials say they had little choice but to pursue a lesser charge." The fact that Groe blows .158 in the field test, over .15 the limit for extreme DUI, Additionally, Yuma County doesn't consider Groe's suspended driver's license an aggravating factor, because it was suspended for an unpaid speeding ticket, AND that she was exceeding the posted speed limit. He wants to slap her hand. Taking way her license won't cause her any pain, Who need a license? THIS IS TOTAL CORRUPTION, What does it cost to BUY the Parker Justice Court and the La Paz County Attorney???? COVER-UP, COVER-UP COVER-UP, COVER-UP..... "




RLW wrote on May 4, 2007 3:22 PM:

" DUI penalties in Arizona DUI Driver's blood-alcohol content level is above 0.08.percent. First-time misdemeanor conviction typically means one day in jail and roughly $1,200 in fines. Extreme DUI Driver's blood-alcohol content level is above 0.15.percent. First-time conviction can result in a felony, with the motorist typically facing a minimum of 10 days in jail, $2,500 in fines, possible community restitution, and mandatory alcohol screening and/or treatment. Required installation of an ignition interlock device to prevent the motorist from driving while impaired. "




RLW wrote on May 4, 2007 11:13 AM:

" THE GOOD OLD BOY STRIKE AGAIN!!!!!!It looks like the doublr standard for DUI is in full swing!!!! Groe Getting Plea Bargain Misdemeanor PHOENIX, AZ - The “Arizona Republic” is reporting this morning that Lake Havasu Representative Trish Groe (arrested March 22 for DUI near Parker) will only be charged with a misdemeanor and serve only one day in jail under a tentative guilty plea agreement with Yuma County prosecutors. She also probably will face $1,600 in fines, but an additional felony charge of driving with a suspended license won't be filed. This is her second arrest in eight years for driving under the influence of alcohol and with a suspended license. A felony conviction would have forced her to resign. "




pissed off wrote on May 4, 2007 8:21 AM:

" Oh, here we go... La Paz County Attorneys office trys to say there is a conflict with them charging Trisha Grow and sends it to Yuma County. Now, Yuma County decides to charge her with a Misdemeanor and not a Felony. She will get a slap on the hand and one day in jail. That is so wrong, it's all about who she is and not what do did!!!!!! "




PW wrote on May 1, 2007 1:52 PM:

" Now that Ms Groe is back at work, lets see how quickly charges are brought against her. You can bet they will only charge her with a misdeaminor, she will get a slap on the wrist and all will be forgotten. That is until she drinks,drives, hurts or worse kills someone, then all those in power will say we should have seen this coming, why didn't we stop her. She is no different than the countless other DUI offenders, that do it over and ovre again, until they maim or kill someone. Ms Groe, do all of Havasu a favor and stay in Phoenix! "




Curisous wrote on Apr 30, 2007 12:01 PM:

" La Paz County is not incharge of the Groe case anymore. They moved it to Yuma county because of the conflict of interest. "




badhabits wrote on Apr 30, 2007 11:42 AM:

" A few of you have mentioned that the lab tests where in. Can you tell me what Trish's BAC was or where I may find it? "




Curious wrote on Apr 30, 2007 10:03 AM:

" Rick-- my comment was not to upset anyone. I was simply asking a question. I do not believe that Trish is above the law at all. I believe she should be treated the same as we would all be treated. I understand what the legal limited, and I do agree she should not have been allowed to leave jail. "




aznative wrote on Apr 29, 2007 10:06 PM:

" RW: It's not up to the LaPaz County Attorney's office. They passed the buck to the Yuma County Attorney and he's admitted to taking his time with filing up charges....if any. "




aznative wrote on Apr 29, 2007 1:15 PM:

" To RW: La Paz County Attorney Martin Brannan transferred the case to the Yuma County Attorney's Office to avoid any perceived conflicts of interest. The Yuma County Attorney's Office was waiting on the final toxicology report before charges were to be filed...if any. I read in the Parker Pioneer that he would take his time to go over the reports. Sounds to me like he's dragging his feet because she's a State Rep. "




aznative wrote on Apr 29, 2007 1:04 PM:

" KRISMA: One little typo?? Check your spelling on "A T R O C I O U S." Before you impose judgment on someone's spelling ability, implement your own spell check tools. "




RW wrote on Apr 28, 2007 11:16 AM:

" What has it been? a month and what? The La Paz County Attorney's Office Still doesn't know how to get around charging Groe. The facts are hard to get around, now the blood tests show that she has been drink and taking anti-depressants and phentermine, a weight loss drug. Most of these Drugs are labeled not to be use with alcohol. It's starting to look like not only is Groe a drunk but a low level junky. Where is the State Legislature? Are the GOOD OLD BOYS trying to sweep this under the rug? "




Jon wrote on Apr 28, 2007 6:46 AM:

" Well, the lab tests are in and I wonder if she had a perscription for the generic Zoloft. I guess we will have to wait until May 3rd to see what will happen. Oh, by the way, I sent a request to the Arizona Attorney Generals office to be keep updated on this situation and still haven't received a reply. "




elder Havasuvian wrote on Apr 28, 2007 6:27 AM:

" Well said, Krisma, well said. This site is becoming another obnoxious mud-slinging "Discussion Forum." I really don't believe a personal shooting match was the original intent of the Herald editors seeking 'comments' or a follow-up on select articles. Then again......... "




evenworsebadhabits wrote on Apr 28, 2007 2:00 AM:

" Hey guys and gals? I thought this was a forum about Trish Groe and her DUI? When did it become all about Krisma,grammar, bad spelling and personal attacks against one another? Since this has become a tit for tat free-for-all, I figured I would throw in my 2 cents worth. I see the person "badhabits" telling people they are crazy and need to get a life. You really have a nerve to say who has a life or who doesn't? Others make no sense. Rick, Publius, Krisma, NA, Mr. Havasu and a few others especially suziedurant(my prayers are with you) seem to make some educated comments. The rest of you illiterates are a disgrace and are too painful to read! Ouch! I'm surprised that the person who is in charge of this forum allows the comments that aren't even directed towards the main story? I figure what the heck join in the fun. Do not post: * Potentially libelous statements or damaging innuendo. * Obscene, explicit, or racist language. * Personal attacks, insults or threats. * The use of another person's real name to disguise your identity. * Comments unrelated to the story. Maybe this comment won't make it. Maybe I just wasted my time. Maybe I should get a life huh? "




KRISMA wrote on Apr 27, 2007 12:51 PM:

" Hey, Paul Z...for the record I never said I condoned ANY drinking and driving. You might want to rethink what you write next time. I clearly stated I didn't condone ANY drinking and driving. I was questioning Mrs. Groe's thought process to drive such a long trip from Phoenix under the influence of alcohol at night. Secondly, I was struck by a drunk driver myself who rear-ended me at over 70 mph. Thank God I wasn't killed, but I was seriously injured. Your lovely wishes of me or a family member of mine to be hurt by someone drinking and driving is totally ignorant and uncalled for. I don't drink and drive for that reason and I never did before I was hurt. You'll never find me in a jail cell because I don't make stupid decisions like Trish did nor do I have a substance abuse problem. In closing, I'm not the one in a high profile public office voting on legislation for our state who got caught breaking the law (a felony I might add). Trish's actions are what should be addressed here, not mine. Keep your focus my brother! God Bless! "




Rick wrote on Apr 27, 2007 9:58 AM:

" Your Right 0.15 That just about twice the .08 that is after driving over 200 miles, what is that 2 1/2 hours? Maybe she was drinking while she was driving. If the "average joe" Would blow that high in the field test he would go to jail on the spot, and if the took a month off, with pay, he most would be fired for not showing up for work. Is she above the law? "




badhabits wrote on Apr 27, 2007 8:47 AM:

" Krisma, you are down right a crazy person!!! Enjoy your crazy life. You need to find something better to do, dear. "




Curious wrote on Apr 26, 2007 1:15 PM:

" This is for Rick I just want something clarified for me.(I'm not picking on nor do I want to argue with anyone... just curious) Did you mean 1.5 or did you actually mean .158 because the paper originally reported .158. From what I know-- and I could be wrong if someone blew a 1.5 I'm thinking they would be dead or probably pretty close. Again I could be wrong. The only reason I'm bring that up is because (as a kid we played that telephone game in school) when something is printed incorrectly or spoken incorrectly..........well we all can just assume where that will take the conversation. On a different note: I met Trish Groe once real quick she seemed very nice, but that doesn't change the fact that she be treated any different than the "average joe". We need to have patience she will have her day(s) in court like the "average joe". "




KRISMA wrote on Apr 25, 2007 9:34 PM:

" I WAS SCREAMING OUT LOUD WITH LAUGHTER...LIKE I'M DOING NOW! SO, I DID KNOW WHAT I WAS DOING! LOL(SCREAMING IN LAUGHTER AGAIN!! LOL THIS TOO FUNNY THAT YOU MADE THIS ALL ABOUT ME! HAHAHA!) "




Publius wrote on Apr 24, 2007 10:08 PM:

" Now that Rep. Groe is about to leave her much needed rehabilitation, I look forward to her resignation as State Representative for the District. It is important to note pressure must continue for her resignation. In the event she fails to resign she should be recalled from office. It should be noted the Arizona Constitution provides for the impeachment of state officers in the event they commit misdemeanors; here, Rep. Groe should be held to the same standard as the executive or judicial branch and remove herself from office for her commission of at least a misdemeanor. It she refuses to leave, a recall petition should be initiated district wide. In the event she resigns, the Republican Party could appoint a successor who would have over three years to build a coaltion for re-election. In the event she is recalled, a new vote to replace her would result, creating an unknown successor possibility. "




badhabits wrote on Apr 23, 2007 1:46 PM:

" Krisma...........just for the record, you should never type in all CAPS unless your screaming at someone. I guess you didn't know that!!!! Amazing, you seem to know everything else that is proper and not proper! Ha! Ha! "




Idiot wrote on Apr 23, 2007 10:04 AM:

" I learned from another thread the great wisdom of "kids will be kids". So I suggest, drunks will be drunks and killers will be killers. Why not give everyone a hallpass from responsibility? Leave Trish alone so she can continue to represent us and free Jay from hell! Or do we only give hallpasses to those we like? "




Rick wrote on Apr 22, 2007 9:34 PM:

" She blew over 1.5 at the seen, two weeks later the lab at Phoenix result,"A blood analysis of state Rep. Trish Groe, R-Lake Havasu City, has been returned to the La Paz County Sheriff's Office. It shows Groe's blood-alcohol content was 0.148, nearly twice the legal limit." Does this mean the field tests are wrong and everone charged in La Paz County gets off? I like the fact that she blew 1.5 after driving 2 to 21/2 hours. She must of not been able to walk when she got into her car. "




Rick wrote on Apr 22, 2007 5:05 PM:

" I guess this was lost on the back page. BY MICHAEL HAYS Friday, April 13, 2007 10:00 PM MST A blood analysis of state Rep. Trish Groe, R-Lake Havasu City, has been returned to the La Paz County Sheriff's Office. It shows Groe's blood-alcohol content was 0.148, nearly twice the legal limit. Groe was arrested March 22 in Parker on suspicion of drunken driving, but did not spend any time in jail. Her blood-alcohol concentration matches a breath-alcohol content reading taken by officers around 10 p.m. the night of the incident. Groe, who has not been formally charged......... "




PAUL Z wrote on Apr 22, 2007 10:53 AM:

" KRISHMA has all the time to type a long comment now here is one wich realy stands out she or he is not condone TO drunk driving only short is ok o ya mayby you can get a jail cell next to her and you two can make excused for drunk driving LONG OR SHORT DISTANCE DRUNK DRIVERS KILL ON THE HIGHWAY IN THE CITY BECAUSE THE ARE DRUNK PERIOD SO GET DRUNK AND HOPE YOU DONT KILL SOME ONE AND DONT EVEN CONDONE ANOTHER PERSON WHO MAYBE KILLS SOME ONE CLOSE TO YOU "




CITIZEN wrote on Apr 20, 2007 2:52 PM:

" TRISH...PLEAD GUILTY!!! CAUSE YOU ARE!!! PAY FOR THE CRIME, DO THE TIME, AND LOOSE THE OFFICE... "




chinodumb wrote on Apr 20, 2007 3:34 AM:

" hey chinodeb? why don't you take your moonbat liberal impeachment campaign elsewhere! you liberals need medication. seriously. you'll use any excuse and piggy back off of any platform to get noticed. you were probably one of those kids who sat in a corner at recess time picking your nose debating the big bang theory! lol "




KRISMA wrote on Apr 19, 2007 10:33 PM:

" LOL WHAZ UP!! WOW! YOU'RE RIGHT I DID SPELL REPRESENTS INCORRECTLY! LOL TOUCHE ON THAT ONE! WHAT'S EVEN FUNNIER HERE IS YOU M I S S P E L L E D "MISPELL" LOL!! NOW THAT'S FUNNY!!!..THERE IS A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ONE LITTLE TYPO AND CHRONIC BADSPELLING AND GRAMMAR PERIOD! "




NA wrote on Apr 19, 2007 10:29 PM:

" ? & Whaz, you're right. It's not a spelling "be", but if you speak (type) like a moron your posts should be deleted and you should be sterilized pending a competency test. That would at least help welfare. "phonectically", get serious! Oh, and this had nothing to do with the thread about the drunk, as did yours Whaz. "




Whaz Up! wrote on Apr 18, 2007 11:24 PM:

" This is to Grammar Nazi, NA and Krisma...stay on the subject...Whaz Up with the attacks on poster's spelling...sometimes people type fast and make typing mistakes...or spell phonectically...let them be...and Krisma for the record... you mispelled "represents"..... "




chinodeb wrote on Apr 18, 2007 11:18 PM:

" Since most of the posters here are wanting to tar and feather Trish ..can I ask you all if you would take your venom and anger and put it to good use. Please go to: www.a28.org Since Bush is a reformed drinker that got a ticket for drunk driving in the 70's and he got yet another ticket years later in TX but the records have been sealed...just thought you could help my cause out...thanks!! "




NA wrote on Apr 18, 2007 10:28 PM:

" Read the article Jon. The cop says if they can release to someone, they often do. And yes, I have been given custody of someone well my senior in such an event. I suspect and hope she was booked prior though. Thanks for at least being articulate, but what did I possibly say that was on Trish's side?! I don't live by what ifs, there's too many of them. Trish will pay, but it will take some serious time. "




??? wrote on Apr 18, 2007 10:10 PM:

" Hey Krisma it's a comment section, not a spelling be. Who cares about spelling and grammer and 123's woopie dooo. People are just saying what they feel about this idoit drunk! "




KRISMA wrote on Apr 18, 2007 1:45 PM:

" First off, for some of you, you need to go back to school and work on your ABC's and 123's. Your grammar and spelling is just attrocious(I know it's a big word, but go look it up lol). Seriously, America needs to fix our schools and education process if this is the result. Now back to the meat of the matter. Trish Groe obviously made a really bad mistake that will affect her for the rest of her life. The impact and repercussions will be that of possibly losing her State Representative position, fines, losing(possibly for the second time...1st time was her CA driver's license)her AZ driver's license(if she ever had one to begin with???...seems she should have an AZ driver's license considering she reprents our state and communities) and last but not least jail time. If I were Mrs. Groe, I would first and foremost get treatment and ongoing treatment for her addictions, whatever they may be. Secondly, when she is of clear mind, she should immediately implement a campaign of going to middle schools and high schools telling these kids that even though she as a person of power, she isn't exempt from the laws. Maybe this could save a few pre-teens and teenagers from drug use and alcohol consumption with regards to getting into a car with someone under the influence. Lives could be saved here. This would be turning a negative into a positive for Trish's local community and statewide communities for Arizona. It would be a long campaign, but it would show that Trish Groe cares and understands the scope of her crime (which is a felony). The state of Arizona has a "zero tolerance" of driving under the influence. Many people have died as a result of someone's lack of good judgment. Trish was very lucky she didn't hurt herself or anyone else that day. Her judgment had to be severely impaired because of the fact that she decided to do over 235 mile drive at night. It wasn't like she was just driving down the street(although I don't condone any drinking and driving), but driving such a long distance makes me question her common sense in this matter. Despite my dismay at Trish Groe's "drunken debacle", I hold no animosity towards her. I just hope she gets help and is contrite for her actions. "




badhabits wrote on Apr 18, 2007 12:16 PM:

" Well, it's now been been over 3 weeks and I still have not seen a BAC on Groe yet. Did I miss something?? Has anyone heard what her BAC was? She is so very wrong, wrong, wrong. "




Rick wrote on Apr 18, 2007 10:13 AM:

" Is MVD and all the other state departments looking in to this? what about the state Ethics Committee or is there one? "




Publius wrote on Apr 18, 2007 10:08 AM:

" Trish, hiding behind faith based rehab does not excuse your responsibility to resign. Leaders are those who exemplify their actions and uphold their responsibility to their consituents. Here, you have horribly failed to set yourself up as an example to the district. I urge you to resign immediately. Clearly you need to spend and focus time upon yourself and your family and not on representing the interests of the constituents. If you can't obey the laws of the state, how can you be expected to write and vote on them? "




Jon wrote on Apr 18, 2007 6:26 AM:

" Anyone know the procedure for recalling. It seems that the majority is outraged and ready for change. Has anyone out there who was stopped for DUI ever been given the chance to call a "dry" person to take them home? Was she even taken to jail or was she released at the place she was stopped? Oh yeah, NA, how well do you know Trish? "




PETER wrote on Apr 16, 2007 8:51 AM:

" come on folks stay with it post your coments for or against whatever but stay and write your feelings and coments this one is important for all of our future we dont need a public rep to present and vote on law making dission for us or our children "




John wrote on Apr 15, 2007 7:46 PM:

" Laws do not pertain to Mrs. Groe. Mrs Groe story on her Cancelled CA. drivers license as being cleared up does not hold water. As an Arizona resident she is required to obtain an AZ license. each Representative and Senator must be a resident of the state for the three years immediately preceding the person’s election and a resident of the county from which the person is elected for at least one year immediately before election Next Mrs Groe, are you vehicles registered in the state or is that another law that doesnt pertain to you? It will be interesting to see how many more skeltons come out of your closet. You do not need to be a representive of this state with your lies dihonesty. "




aznative wrote on Apr 15, 2007 7:00 PM:

" 10 yrs I made a dreadful mistake of getting behind the wheel while on mixing medication and alcohol. I hit a 'parked' truck (don't laugh) and totaled my new car. Thank goodness for airbags. I knew I did wrong and plead guilty to extreme DUI. I spent 10 straight days in jail, over $2,500 in fines and had to pay $50 per day to be housed in jail. I couldn't see any other way besides pleading guilty because I WAS. My BAC was twice the legal limit....especially on a petite woman like myself. The reason I'm divulging all this info is because I wonder how Rep. Groe will plead once she's charged. She was guilty of more than one offense and I believe she should stop wasting tax payers money to plead innocent and go through a lengthy trial. On an added note.....I'm sure she knows her politcal career is over so Rep. Groe....why not just plead guilty and get it over. Do it for your constituents and your family. If you don't it'll get worse before it gets better. "




Grammar Nazi wrote on Apr 15, 2007 5:08 PM:

" Two words.... spell check. "




NA wrote on Apr 15, 2007 3:35 PM:

" You people are a trip. Stop living by what could have been, might have happened, almost occured... It didn't happen. As for the crime, do you geniuses really believe the law works that quickly?! Only if she's determined a flight risk. It could take a year+ for trial, sentencing and all that jazz. Perhaps she should have dried up a little longer in the pokey, but if a dry person takes responsibility drunks are often freed. Oh and Horst, please quit posting til you either learn to proofread or learn to write... It's just painful! "




sandy wrote on Apr 14, 2007 10:10 AM:

" well loks like the results are in so now what more delay looks like the justice department iis setting no time let it play out for a while people will forget HELL NO NOT ON THIS ONE I WILL NOT LET IT DYE nno no no she had no drivers lic either she claims the mvd is wrong no the are not she know it to and if so didt nothing about it not even requesting a temp permitt until mistakes as she claims are solved BUT SHE THINKS I AM SOME BODY THE WILL NOT DO ANYTING WEN STOPPED ANY WAY true the crap in jail like anyone ele no more no less there is nothing to proof innocent or guilty whats the problem here protection i hope not "




horst wrote on Apr 12, 2007 11:38 AM:

" i am glad there are some citycens staying involved and dont let the story die like the havasu news keep on coming she needs to be treadet like anyone else no more no less and it is the responsibilty for havasu news to keep this subject alive and not let it simmer out and hope no one cares we do care for our citicens to be save on their streets and highways and not be exposed by DRUNK DRIVERS "




badhabits wrote on Apr 12, 2007 8:46 AM:

" I would like to know why all of a sudden this DUI has dissappeared from the paper. I'm sure they have a BAC on her by now. This is so very unfair to all NORMAL citizens. I agree with everyone else. She should be treated just like any one of us would be treated. It is all so wrong the way she is being treated................poor thing! HA! "




New2Havasu wrote on Apr 12, 2007 5:51 AM:

" Sound-one, Sorry, me and most of the people here do not agree with you, as we say no forgiveness should be given when someone tries to run or hide from thier responsibility just because they believe they are even slightly above the law. If you or any of us out there did what she did, then we would face the FULL consequences of our actions and not be treated with kid gloves by law enforcement or the people building the prosecution against us. If this would have been a Spring Breaker, they would be returning to school wondering how they are going to afford the fine AND keep going to school. I truly hate it when others are treated different. It wasnt as if she had one or two drinks at a party and was driving a few blocks home, she was on a trip back from Phoenix as a Representitive of the people of Lake Havasu City and driving through many towns and cities along the way, passing thousands of cars in which many peoples lives could have changed in an instant. I believe she should be treated like any one of us and no different and if she is then shame on our representives whom work for each and every one of us to protect us from people who break the law. Enough said!!! PS. Remember, I will be counting on all of you to put me into office! "




sound one wrote on Apr 11, 2007 9:24 AM:

" I dont know Trish but I do not that she did make a very poor decision getting in that vehicle and driving drunk.She put many lives at risk that day,and thankfully nothing happened.I do however believe in forgiveness and faith,and and Im not judging her as a person, because thats not for anyone to do.However its only fair for the proper steps to be taken as far as legal action.I think eveyone is so upset for the fact that she was treated special I mean come on if it was anyone of us you know that the circumstances would of definatley be different.All us citizens want is to be treated fairly,and make sure the proper laws are enforced,and are applied to people in her position.Anway I will pray for her that she down the road will make the right decesions in her life and not make a foolish choice again.However being the stature she is in I personally would not vote for her,and Honestly I dont think anyone else will.She does deserve to be forgiven.Remember Easter just pasted and that is a prime example why she should be forgiven. "




Havasu_Guy wrote on Apr 10, 2007 10:42 AM:

" Why hasnt anything been done yet? What are they waiting for? If it was someone who wasn't in government, they would probably been sentenced, convicted, served their time and been back among the population by now. Dont be afraid of the fallout just because she is a public figure. "




Jeff wrote on Apr 10, 2007 9:56 AM:

" What is the view of the News Herald? Why has the editorial page been silent? There are real problems in Lake Havasu City. A responsible newspaper should address them. "




The Bizz wrote on Apr 7, 2007 9:15 PM:

" Put it this way, what if it was just a normal resident?? We would all be sittin in jail, car inpounded, suspened drive license, already on our record. There should be not be any tollerance for drinking and driving......WHAT SO EVER. If you read the other comments about Colin, the lady was sober and everyone wants to axe her. The law is the law no matter who you are. She could of KILLED one of us. I have seen to many people come in the ER when I was in the medical feild hurt or dieing because of DUI's. People complain about smoking in public but let's, let a person drive drunk and say slap my hand I'm checking into reheb.........get a life~!!!!!!!!!!! Before you take one!! "




HORST wrote on Apr 7, 2007 8:50 AM:

" NO THE DELAY IS THE SEPARATION OF DRUG PRESCIPTION O WELL WHAT ELSE IS NEW WHIT HER IF SHE IS TAKEN ANY SO KIND THE USEALY DO NOT TAKE WHIT ALCOHOL ANOTHER BAD ONE IF SHE DIDT I DONT UNDERSTAND ALL THE FUSS BESCAUSE SHE IS A PUBLIC FIGURE WHIT ANY OTHER CITYCEN IT WOULD BE OVER IN JAIL AS REQURED BY LAW END OF THE STORE SHE SHOULD BE EXTRA HARD SENTENCED FOR DRIVING DRUNK NOT ONLY TO GO HOME BUT ON A INTERSTATE HIGWAY SHE NEEDS max plus "




Mr. Havasu wrote on Apr 5, 2007 9:02 PM:

" Looks like the vote is in - Hang Her! "




Trish wrote on Apr 5, 2007 1:13 AM:

" I'm a drunk and a religous person when convenient... just like all of you!@# Buddy Chug! "




Concerned resident wrote on Apr 4, 2007 6:52 PM:

" First of all, for those of you that know Trish and seem to be upset of the comments posted then don't read them. Unless your have felt the affect of what a drunk driver is capable of doing, then you will never understand. Hope to God you will never have to understand. The DUI laws need to be inforced no matter who you are. Trish you will never have my vote !!!! "




Vicki wrote on Apr 3, 2007 7:18 PM:

" I say to all who have posted on this subject, your words here are probably as far as they will go. They should be sent to the Arizona State Attorney General's office. Trish Groe is a STATE REPRESENTATIVE and this office should hear the repercussions of her actions. I know first hand the ineptness of the LaPaz County Attorney's Office as well as Judge Burke of The Superior Court there. "




Pam wrote on Apr 3, 2007 11:36 AM:

" Suzie, my heart goes out to you. More of these stories need to be told. Powell Williams was killed by a drunk driver in Tucson Arizona 2 years ago (repeat offender) Thankfully that driver is finally behind bars. It is a shame that it takes killing someone before these drunk drivers are taken off our streets. Trish Groe is no different than any other drunk driver. Is it going to take her killing someone before people wake up? "




Knowledge is Power. wrote on Apr 2, 2007 7:49 PM:

" (I want to know why the law does not pertain to Ms. Groe.) Who said the law doesn't apply to Representative Groe? She is facing felony charges. For that there has to be an indictment. For an indictment there has to be either a Preliminary Hearing or Grand Jury hearing. Once that's done, proper charges will be filed. She'll have her day in court, just like any other citizen. The fact that she is (or has) entered treatment has no bearing on any criminal charges. The only thing treatment does is get one condition of any sentencing (Alcohol screening/education) done ahead of time. That and maybe help her to control her problem. "




caring person wrote on Apr 2, 2007 5:19 PM:

" Hey everyone makes mistakes in their Life. She won"t be the first one or the last one. Everyone should dig out from under their own door step instead of eveyone elses and the world would be a better place to live. For me Trish is a very kind and loving person who just made a very poor mistake. She would not harm a soul. "




HORST wrote on Apr 2, 2007 10:43 AM:

" DO NOT STOP THE COMENTS KEEP THEM COMING TO OFTEN A STORE FADES OUT BECAUSE OF IT KEEP IT ALIVE THE JUGDE NEEDS TO KNOW WHAT THE PEOPLE WANT justice thets all no more no lees the law is the law 3821j "




suziedurant wrote on Apr 1, 2007 4:36 PM:

" Life changes in an instant....On July 2,2005, my husband Mike and I took a leisurely drive through the desert with our destination being to pick up our kids from my mom's house in Havasu. Just outside of Parker a drunk driver coming from Fox's Landing tried passing a vehicle in front of him and hit us head on. I survived but Mike was killed instantly. I was life flighted to Phoenix where my face was completely reconstructed with metal plates, my left eye was lost and my ocular bones rebuilt with teflon. I was released from the hospital after painful surgeries only to go home to recover and try to raise 2 small children on my own. I am currently still healing with my family back in our treasured home in Valley Center, California. It took a year to watch the laxidasical way that La Paz County made no attempt to prosecute Jack Bonfield, the man that destroyed my life. It was not until I was able to get the Prosecuting Attorney from Yuma to step in and handle this case that anything at all was done. Yet, 2 weeks ago I woke up to the voice of the Arizona Corrections Dept. notification that already, Mr. Bonfield was being released. He went directly back to California where he resides and celebrated his first night out of prison at a party in California where there was no one to supervise his immediate violation of his probation given by Judge Burke of La Paz County with alcohol and marijauna. Let me tell you about Mr. Jack Bonfield - He was 20 years old when he hit my husband and I head on with a blood alcohol level of .222 - he already had 3 past drug and alcohol offenses under his belt when he walked away from the accident site as his marijauna bong rolled out of the vehicle he was driving and landed amid the 133 cans of coors light that he had been transporting to a party in Parker after leaving Fox's Landing. He spent only hours in jail before being bonded out by his enabling mother. Throughout the impending court dates he did not have to be inconvenienced into showing up to them because his busy work schedule as a bartender/bouncer would not allow. However he had plenty of time 5 months later while waiting to go to prison to violates the terms of is bail release on 12/31/05 with alcohol and marijauna, while I, as the victim still had to drive across the desert alone and partially blind to be at each court date while my children had to be left behind to suffer through the emotional torture of seperation from me and the fear of my never coming home again because of drivers like Jack Bonfield. Ms. Groe - you are nothing more than a Jack Bonfield. I am disgusted and sadly not surprised. I am always stunned at the drug and alcohol presense in Arizona. You should be more than ashamed. You should live my life for a week as a single mother and widow. Just one week. If you have any sense of true remorse for your actions, you will never endanger another life again. I hope someone forwards this directly to you and makes you read these sincere words from a woman who lives with the destruction that actions like yours caused. "




Who is the law for? wrote on Mar 31, 2007 7:52 AM:

" I want to know why the law does not pertain to Ms. Groe. Here are the Penalties for DUI for the ordinary citizen: For first-time convictions, you will serve at least 10 days in jail and pay at least $250 in fines. You'll also have to attend an education class and possibly complete hours of community service. Penalties increase substantially with the severity of the intoxication and the frequency of DUI convictions. "




New2Havasu wrote on Mar 30, 2007 8:48 PM:

" I think many of us should look at the bigger picture in this story. As a newbe to Havasu and looking at Trish's situation, I am beginning to believe that she DOES represent a growing demographic of Havasu. In my current employment, I get to observe many of the people whom Trish represents, as I see many of these Havasu constituents starting thier workdays with a quick stop at the many local supermarkets and convenience locations throughout our fair city and instead of the normal coffee, tea or fruit smoothie that I am fond of, as they get theirs in 6, 12, 18 or the popular 30 pack. Now these are not Spring breakers or vacationeers going out to the lake for a day of fun and sun, these are the people of Havasu whom are on thier way to work! They may have been heading off to your house to fix or build something for you.... Hmmm, look up.., did the person who nailed that ceiling up there have a few before they started his/her day? OR MAYBE even to fix your car or boat? (Do I need my brakes done today? hmmm could you breath in this tube for me... thanks). Heck, I'm even thinking of running for election and use this to a winning advantage by campaining in the Beer and Wine isles of the local convenience stores! I could win by a landslide and while the those who go to work within the city are snookered on thier daily 12 pack and those who are retired are "prescription medicated", I could clean out the cities chauffeurs, run off "Outsiders" (read as: everyone who wants to visit or actually live this wonderful city) and to turn the whole city into a Disney style park complete with admission booths placed strategically along the 95 and at every boat dock...... then I will relocate to a city with alot more sanity and read this website about all the funny (stuff) that goes on in this city. Ok enough fun for my imagination..... But really, think next time you pay to have anything done for you and PLEASE think next time you vote! Because I'll be counting on you to put me into office :) "




Laura George.....KARMA! wrote on Mar 30, 2007 7:13 PM:

" All of those individuals that you were so mean to.....are sitting back and thinking one thing. KARMA!!!! "




Not Fair wrote on Mar 30, 2007 3:30 PM:

" To "Another LHC Resident", your comment is ridiculous. You say shame on us for turning our backs on her after this incident. WHAT DID WE DO WRONG? Shame on her for putting us in this position. How dare you turn this around on US. We elected her, that was our only mistake. Shame on YOU for shifting the guilt onto us. You say she is chastising herself, but why? BECAUSE SHE GOT CAUGHT! If she didn't get caught THIS time she would still be out there driving around drunk as can be, swerving all over the road at high speeds. You can right it off as bad judgement all you want, but these are all serious offenses no matter who you are or what excuse you have for it and luckily she was caught before she could kill my family or yours.....but then we could just call it bad judgement and as long as she feels really bad about it we can forgive her. SHAME ON YOU! "




Not Fair wrote on Mar 30, 2007 3:23 PM:

" I don't think she will get a chance to read those books as she won't be spending any time in jail. A freind of mine who got a DUI almost 2 years ago recently served a 24hour sentence. I heard the fines and sentence are harsher these days? So if she weren't in her position she would have served at least a night in jail only to be released and serve more time later....but that will never happen. OJ can murder 2 people and not do any jail time over it so why should she? She didn't kill anybody THIS time, but what about next time? She admits to being an alcoholic which means she will continue to drink and probably has been drinking since the incident. I hope it doesn't happen, but when she walks away from this with a slight slap on the wrist and 4 months down the road she ends up killing someone while "having bad judgement", don't say we weren't warned. I hope the second time around she gets at least a few days in jail, but I know our court system will fail and allow her to endanger more lives after this without consequences because she is "somebody". "




Pam wrote on Mar 30, 2007 1:01 PM:

" What is with this she is such a good person, who just made a mistake. Drinking and then getting behind the wheel of your car and driving from Pheonix to Lake Havasu is not "just making a mistake. She deliberately got into her car, turned the key and preceded to drive over 200 miles, drunk as all get out. a mistake is forgetting your purse, buying the wrong size, forgetting your checkbook...driving while under the influence is not a mistake. It is breaking the law, laws that she helped pass. Laws that she needs to follow. If the rules state that a felon can not serve in the legislature and she proves to be a felon then she needs to be removed from office. "




Forrgiving wrote on Mar 30, 2007 8:35 AM:

" Let those without sin, cast the first stone! hER VIRTUES FAR EXCEED THIS VERY UNFORTUNATE LAPSE. lAY OFF YOU GUYS-SHE HAS BEEN DOING AN EXCEPTIONAL JOB UP TILL NOW. HOW ABOUT GIVING HER ANOTHER CHANCE? "




Michigan wrote on Mar 30, 2007 5:59 AM:

" What a shame that this gal got off so easy with having driven with no license and being drunk! Having driven in Parker many times while vacationing in beautiful Lake Havasu, I know how alert a driver has to be even when driving sober. Again, this is a prime example of how political leaders are given a free pass to commit crimes without punishment. She should step down from her political office! "




Recently Convicted wrote on Mar 29, 2007 8:43 PM:

" Well, Trish I hope you aren't as phony as G.W. Bush about faith !! Maybe if you get to spend some time in the the Havasu Hilton @ 80 bucks a day you will have a little free time to read some the late, great Molly Ivin's books. You can start with SHRUB, then go to to BUSHWACKED!!! Both very interesting about Dubya. Maybe you will find out the true life of average American's beyond Havasuvian life you live. Maybe then you might be able to represent people that work to live check to check. Read those two books and then re-evalulate your faith with yourself and Dubya. Afterwards ask yourself is the system fair ? If you are truely asking for forgivnes and need help, well sometimes we all do. I hope that you get the help that you need, read those books while your in jail , and thank your husband for sticking with you during this tough time. It will pass like all things do. It doesn't mean that you are a BAD PERSON just you made a mistake ( major ) God Bless and Good Luck "




TJ wrote on Mar 29, 2007 3:55 PM:

" Trish Groe is a typical politian who makes excuses and wants everyone to pray for her because now she is going into rehab........Oh Please! She needs to step down and be replaced. Should we have felt sorry for her if she killed someone or let me guess she would want us to pray for her...Not to mention our tax dollars are paying for her apartment in Phoenx and I'm sure her drinking was on the tax payers expense account! She wasn't any good as a realtor and she is no better as a representative either. She also should be doing jail time, fines and loss of drivers license (if she has one) just like anyone else, plus loose the position she has. "




Publius wrote on Mar 29, 2007 3:30 PM:

" Trish, you are a disgrace to the Republican party, step down now. "




RANGER JOE wrote on Mar 29, 2007 12:37 PM:

" "ACTIONS SPEAK LOUDER THEN WORDS" DEAR TRISH; I AM A MAN OF FAITH AND PRAY FOR OTHERS BEFORE MYSELF, NOR DO I ASK OTHERS TO PRAY FOR ME BEFORE OTHERS, FOR GOD KNOWS MY HEART BEFORE I EVEN INTEND TO SPEAK AND SEE'S ALL FOR THE DAY OF JUDGEMENT OF ALL THAT HAS BEEN DONE IN THE BOOK OF LIFE; TODAY COULD BE THE FIRST DAY OF A NEW LIFE, A LIFE WHERE THE QUESTION ASK OF YOU IS NOT SO MUCH OF WHAT IS SAID AS TO WHAT IS DONE! TO BE REBORN AGEN IS A CHANCE OF A LIFE TIME FOR ALL ETERNITY. I COMMEND YOUR FAST ACTIONS IN THIS MATTER AND ENCURAGE YOU TO ENCURAGE OTHERS TO REPENT OF WRONG DOING AND COME CLEAN; "FOR WIDE AND EASY IS THE WRONG ROAD AND HARD AND NARROW IS THE RIGHT ROAD" IN JESUS NAME, GOD BLESS. "




horst wrote on Mar 29, 2007 9:07 AM:

" well read the comments and see yourself all she can say i am sorry be sorry wen you serve your deserved JAIL time looks like reading the comments the vote is in "




Pam wrote on Mar 29, 2007 8:36 AM:

" Trish, is it true that you were driving while under the influenece of alcohol (.158 is twice the legal limit in Arizona? Is it true you were speeding? Is it true you have some unresolved issues with the State of California regarding your drivers license and if that is the case, how did you ever get a AZ license? These are all things that as an elected public official you need to address to the public that elected you. "




CONFUSED VOTER wrote on Mar 28, 2007 11:03 PM:

" QUOTE FROM TRISH " All that has been reported is not true but don’t have the time or strength to dispute all that is being said" IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE TIME OR STRENGTH TO ANSWER OUR CONCERNS AND QUESTIONS, THEN WHY SHOULD WE BELIEVE YOU WOULD HAVE THE TIME AND STRENGTH TO REPRESENT US? DID YOUR STRENGTH COME OUT OF A BOTTLE? WELL SAMSON, NO HAIR NO STRENGTH, NO ALCOHOL-NO STRENGTH? OH I GET IT, YOU WANT SYMPATHY FOR PUTTING INNOCENT PEOPLE IN HARMS WAY WHILE YOU DROVE DRUNK AND WITHOUT A VALID LICENSE.FOR HOW LONG BEFORE YOU GOT CAUGHT? THAT MUST HAVE TAKEN A LOT OF TIME AND STRENGTH.....LMFAO...... DO THE RIGHT THING AND MORAL, RESIGN YOUR POSITION. "




STUPID MARY wrote on Mar 28, 2007 10:47 PM:

" WELL "MARY" IF SHE HAD CANCER WHILE DRIVING SHE WOULDN'T PUT MINE AND MY FAMILIES SAFETY (LIVES) AT RISK NOW WOULD SHE? WHAT A STUPID COMPARISON.SHE KNOWINGLY COMMITED A FELONY AND SHOULD BE HELD TO THAT DECISION, PERIOD.NO PLEA BATGAIN TO KEEP HER OVER PAID JOB, SHE IS A LAW MAKER AND NOW A LAW BREAKER, THERE IS NO ROOM FOR SOMEONE THAT KNOWINGLY DRIVES DRUNK PERIOD. "




Another LHC Resident wrote on Mar 28, 2007 10:33 PM:

" I personally know Trish Groe. She would give her right arm to anyone who was in need. She is a kind, warm, loving, caring and very good natured woman who made a mistake. Did she use good judgment? NO. Does this make her a bad person? NO. She is not the first and will not be the last politician that is (or has been) arrested for DUI. She will take her lumps and everything else that is dished her way. Shame on those of you who voted for her and are now turning your back on her due to her poor judgment. She is human just like the rest of us and had a weak moment. I'm glad to see that all of you that are now passing judgment on her have such perfect lives and have never made mistakes. Trish (like Britney Spears and every other celebrity and/or politican) are in the limelight. Had this been one of us, we would not have made the front page of the newspaper. You could have found US on Page 9. She made a mistake. Does that make her bad at her job? NO. Do I think she needs to resign? Absolutely not. Trish has made a huge impact in the past few years not just for Lake Havasu but for Arizona. Don't give up on her because she used bad judgment. I can assure you, she is chastising herself far more right now than any of us or any court of law will do. "




Trish wrote on Mar 28, 2007 8:50 PM:

" Much to say but really overwhelmed…so very sorry but thankful. All that has been reported is not true but don’t have the time or strength to dispute all that is being said. Entering faith-based rehab tomorrow morning. If anyone who reads this is a person of faith…please pray for me AND for my husband. As my protector, he is discouraged and downtrodden with each and every hit I take. I have betrayed the trust of all who depend on me…I don’t expect anything but the punishment I deserve. I am sorry… "




Recently Convicted wrote on Mar 28, 2007 6:54 PM:

" Of a extreme DUI in Havasu in Dec. Fought w/jury trial and lost ALOT. Already 10K cash, 15 days in jail,alcohol treatment 36 hours, ignition interlock device in my car for 1 year, lost my commercial driving license for 1 year, suspended regular diver's license 90 day and I figure wage drop of 40k a year for next two years. 1st offense for me with prior spotless driving record @ 43 years of age. No accident no one hurt, my truck looked like one reported stolen earlier-yah rite. If Trish is guilty as charged and Andresse was the judge she damn well better get what I got. We'll see if the system is fair but I think not. Just ask Melanie????? "




Not Fair wrote on Mar 28, 2007 6:25 PM:

" This is ridiculous. She was released DRUNK AS A SKUNK from the police station. How can they release someone as intoxicated as she was?? When I was younger I had a few beers at a friends house. I was doing 35 down McCulloch, driving perfectly fine. I didn't even know I was anywhere close to the legal limit. I was pulled over for speeding(35 in a 25)and spent the night in jail while I "sobered up". I wasn't driving wrecklessly, EXTREMELY DRUNK, or driving on a suspended license and I had to spend the night in jail. Why didn't she? Oh yeah, she's important. Too important to spend the night in jail and pay for her actions like the rest of us. I don't expect her to lose her job or get hung over this, but I do expect her to be treated the same way I would if that were me. Those are some serious charges to be released WHILE STIL DRUNK!!!! COME ON!!!!! "




Jon wrote on Mar 28, 2007 4:09 PM:

" It was Felony Drunk Driving and if charged and/or convicted of a felony, you forfeit the right to hold public office! PERIOD!!! "




Connie wrote on Mar 28, 2007 2:25 PM:

" Those that wish to forgive, should. But the requirements of Trish Groe's office are quite different and can not be exzonerated by forgiveness. If a felony is commited during the term of office, the office should be vacated. Now the question is, will Trish plead the felony charges down and continue to represent law abiding arizonians? Using the the example that we all seem to have conformed to; it's ok because the president does it-- then where does it stop. I say the buck stops here. There was a reason the law was passed not to drink while under the influence, and passed by the same office, she occupies. These persons are elected officals and are in fact the Offices! Can and should we hold them to judgement while they are representing us? YES If we do not, we add to the decay of politics and send a message that it is OK to act less that acceptable and above the law. "




Mary wrote on Mar 28, 2007 1:11 PM:

" What ever has happen, and thank GOD as Trish said herself, she did not kill or hurt anyone. We should all pray for her to overcome this addiction. If she had Cancer we would be praying for her recovery, now wouldn't we? "




Mike wrote on Mar 28, 2007 7:52 AM:

" It's the other people that have been burned by their own arrests or run-in's with the law. Sometimes the laws are bad. Bad Law. I have never been arrested but......Trish should resign. But I am too busy working here in town to care if she stays or goes. My life must go on. "




Whaz Up! wrote on Mar 28, 2007 12:11 AM:

" Throw the Book at her......or is being a Lake Havasu City Politican a get out of being a felon free card. And Whaz Up with the crying..she wasn't crying when she was chugging down the brewski's...she should have called Amore Shuttle...pathetic...and she is making laws...what a concept...she knew...she was driving with a..." I hope I don't get pulled over license" "




Ironic wrote on Mar 27, 2007 10:39 PM:

" She represents what Havasu is becomming if we don't change our ways and clean up this city. "




lo wrote on Mar 27, 2007 10:43 AM:

" ? "




Question?? wrote on Mar 26, 2007 1:33 PM:

" AZ St Rep driving on an expired "California" license. Is she even a resident of Arizona??? "




huh? wrote on Mar 26, 2007 11:33 AM:

" I thought a jail sentence was mandatory following a DUI - or is that just for "the little people". "




disgusted wrote on Mar 26, 2007 11:08 AM:

" Trish, meet Melanie. Melanie, Trish. Now hold your hand out for your slap on the wrist. "




will bustya wrote on Mar 26, 2007 9:31 AM:

" PHOENIX-POOR JUDGEMENT,DRINKING AT APARTMENT,TWO TIMES THE ILLEGAL LIMIT, SUSPENDED LICENCE,SPEEDING, DRIVING ERRATICLY,AGRAVATED AND EXTREME DUI, PARKER- ASHAMED, EMBARASSED, CAUGHT! WHAT ELSE DO WE HAVE TO CATCH BEFORE SHE GETS AWAY WITH MORE? A FULL INVESTIGATION AND CONGRESINAL AUDIT SHOULD BE CALLED TO SEE WHAT THIS STATE REP. HAS BEEN GETTING AWAY WITH NOW THAT WE KNOW OF HEAR CRIMINAL BEHAVOR. "




chinodeb wrote on Mar 26, 2007 9:18 AM:

" I believe Trish made a unwise decision but it ought not to be a costly decision. We are human, we err and learn from our mistakes. Trish has been one of the most affective representatives this region has had. The fact is: She made a decision not in her best interest or others. Her arrest was broadcasted on the television news. She will pay the piper as far as her conduct and irrational decision she made by taking courses, seeking counseling and the shame of others upon her. I, for one, have forgiven her. Allow her to continue to be the representative she is, a good one. If we can allow a President of the US and Congress, to lie to us Americans to invade Iraq and cost us billions of dollars, almost bankrupting our government, and most importantly of all, to cost thousands of American lives and hundred thousand Iraqi lives. and injuring 30,000 soldiers permanently then I think we can forgive, Trish!!! "




CommonSence wrote on Mar 26, 2007 7:38 AM:

" This one almost slipped under my radar - guess I wasn't paying attention. Had that been me (nope never have never will) I would be in jail that night. And thats just for the license issue... Does Ms. Groe think that she is above the law? Mix up at the MVD?? Does she think that we are stupid? Of course there was a mix up at the MVD - they issued her a license in the first place. As for the DUI - the license should be suspended just like ours would be - 1 year at least. She can ride HAT back and forth or get a scooter/bicycle just like everyone else. "




citizen wrote on Mar 25, 2007 10:52 PM:

" Since when was it a qualification for being a politicion to be a saint? She made a poor judgement. She should be treated like any other citizen, whether it be a fine, jail or whatever. If making a poor judgement in their private life is reason for leaving office, we wouldn't have any politicions! How many have made poor decisions in office, such as thinking that our taxes are money to just spend, or how many forget that they represent the citizens, not illeagals? If you get a DUI, and driving isen't part of your job, should you lose your job? "




Jinx wrote on Mar 25, 2007 10:42 PM:

" It's a shame that Rep. Groe felt the need to drink to that amount of intoxification, but I do hope she will seek some help for it. I'm not talking about it as far as "going into rehab" as so many do thinking that will solve all her problems. I'm going to assume that this was not the first time that she has driven drunk, but it is probably the first time she was caught. Everybody deserves a second chance. I hope she is able to assess what her problem is and take care of it and continue to be our representative. Hang in there Rep. Groe and don't give up. Everybody screws up. "




LHC resident wrote on Mar 25, 2007 4:45 PM:

" Yes drunk driving is a bad thing but she deserves and has the same rights as everyone else - just like Patrick Kennedy. Innocent until proven guilty so let the courts handle it from here. If she has a drinking problem she needs help and I hope she gets it. Put your pitchforks, burning torches an mob mentallity away and let our justice system go to work. And to correct the assumption of her state of intoxication she wasn't as intociated when she left Phoenix as she was when she was stopped as the human body contiues to absorbe alcohol after the last drink. At least she was right up front and truthful said she had been drinking and made a mistake and did not lie like Kennedy who said his presciptions made him do it even though people saw him in a bar drinking. "




0.22 leaving Phoenix wrote on Mar 25, 2007 1:09 PM:

" Check the WIKIPEDIA free encyclopedia on the Internet. The retrograde extrapolation rate of alcohol elimination for the avarage person (with variables), is commonly estimated at 0.015 to 0.20 per hour. Thus, one might reasonably estimate the BAC leaving Phoenix for that 3-hour drive, at between 0.21 and 0.22. Which is falling down drunk. Watch out Phoenix... "




3 hours on the road wrote on Mar 25, 2007 12:16 PM:

" Getting from Phoenix to Parker is a 3-hour drive. At .158, which is for some, falling-down drunk. Imagine meeting someone that tanked on the highway with your entire family in your car! Scary... "




Lea wrote on Mar 25, 2007 11:43 AM:

" And yet she feels justified sponsoring bills legislating other's morals... I feel she should be made an example of and be given at least the full mandatory minimum sentence and fines but I doubt that will happen. I suspect the end result will be a suspended sentence, minimal fines, a little rehab, a little more (apparently false) repentance and she'll be right back where she was. "




horrified wrote on Mar 25, 2007 11:03 AM:

" I am sure that Trish Groe is extremely embarrassed, humiliated, and ashamed of her behavior. My hope for her is that she gets help for an obvious alcohol problem. If she was drinking in her apartment, knowing that she would have to be on the road...what does that tell you? She's won the "2005 Friend of the Family" award. She's obviously a good person with the disease of alcoholism. I hope she is reading this. Besides being mortified about her behavior, she could also have killed someone. Alcoholism is treatable. You just don't pick up a drink...and you get help from other alcoholics. "




equal treatment wrote on Mar 25, 2007 9:30 AM:

" I hope and trust that this politician is afforded the same treatment by the Arizona legal system we regular "Joes" get. That's about $6k in fines and court costs, 10 days in the slammer, loss of licence, and drug and alcohol counseling. Equal treatment for equal people. At least we should hope that she's treated the same as the rest of us! "




We have all done this at one time wrote on Mar 25, 2007 8:49 AM:

" Your a bunch of hypocrites. I don't believe any of you never drove after having a few drinks. Yes, what she did is wrong and she will have her day in court. You all just haven't been caught yet. At some point and time everyone has had something to drink and drove. Your next statement will be that you weren't drunk or you only drove a short distance. So you think your better than her your wrong. Go on tell me how rightious you are. "




Jim wrote on Mar 24, 2007 8:23 PM:

" I sure hope that she steps down from her position as our State Rep. Her reckless irresponsibility is an embarrassment to everyone she represents. It is only by pure dumb luck that she didn't kill any innocent people on her drunken adventure from Phoenix to Parker. Thank God they got her out from behind the wheel. I sure hope that she doesn't get off easy because of her political influence. If she had killed someone while behind the wheel, she would have had to pay for it for the rest of her life, but like I sad, only dumb luck protected her and others. So she shouldn't get off easy just because she is lucky to be alive. She will probably end up with the minimum sentence of around $750 in fines, go to some alcohol education class and serve a few days in Jail, if that!! Ok, honestly, who really cares that she was driving on a cancelled license and it might be a misunderstanding that she hopes to resolve soon.. Um… Big Picture.. You were Really, Really Drunk and you got in your car and drove all the way to Parker before getting pulled over with a blood alcohol content of .158!! Maybe that is the thing you should work on getting resolved soon. I’m just wondering, was she drinking during the 2+ hour trip to parker? Because if she wasn’t, that would mean that she had probably stopped drinking over 2-3 hours earlier. Man, I wonder what her blood alcohol content was when she first got behind the wheel in Phoenix… I’m really glad that she feels very blessed that no one was injured because of her poor judgment. To me, getting injured is what happens when someone might slip and fall or possibly get hurt during an activity like a sport. An example of getting KILLED is what happens when a drunk driver smacks into your car at 70 MPH. If you want to see something interesting, open a new page in your web browser and Google the phrase “poor judgment”. It is a very popular phrase used by politicians and corporations when issuing a statement to the public when they don’t want to admit they did something illegal or unethical. So maybe she should reissue her statement so it reads “I feel very blessed that no one was killed because of my incredibly reckless and irresponsible choice to drive while being extremely under the influence of alcohol. "




watchn u wrote on Mar 24, 2007 12:30 PM:

" ooppppss! "




horst wrote on Mar 24, 2007 12:06 PM:

" its a shame to have reps of the people driving all the way from phx to parker DRUNK AND I MEAN DRUNK she shouldt imidiatly resign or forced to mandotory jail oposed plus havind no lic and then claiming its a mistake the mistake is her she needs to go to jail and extra SHAME ON YOU "




Leadership wrote on Mar 24, 2007 8:22 AM:

" I think Trish should resign as a leadership roll in government, if you can’t control your own life it probably a good idea not to try and run other peoples lives. I believe in underline problems, drinking, religion, money. "

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