11/05/09

BOISE, Idaho (AP) _ A Republican fundraiser is in jail after law
enforcement officials say he violated his probation for felony
drunken driving.

Jason Lehosit was in Ada County Jail Thursday, the Idaho
Statesman reported.

The 33-year-old was campaign manager for Gov. C.L. ``Butch''
Otter's 2006 run for governor until he was fired after being
arrested for his latest DUI. He has had four, in addition to
multiple alcohol-related violations when he was still under 21.

In January 2006, 4th District Judge Thomas Neville sentenced
Lehosit to 120 days in jail and five years probation. According to
his sentence, Lehosit ``may not drink'' but ``may be in bar for
purpose of work only.''

Department of Corrections spokesman Jeff Ray says Lehosit could
get 180 days in jail for violating his probation.

Recently, Lehosit has been helping Lt. Gov. Brad Little raise
money for his 2010 run.

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Information from: Idaho Statesman, http://www.idahostatesman.com

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