Former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was involved in a crystal meth incident in Miami Beach, according to police.
Police responded to a report of a drug overdose in a Miami Beach hotel early Friday morning, which involved Gillum. According to a police report, a person with Gillum was in “stable” condition but was treated for a drug overdose. Gillum was “inebriated” at the scene, according to the report.
Former FL Democratic candidate for governor Andrew Gillum was in a Miami Beach hotel room last night where a man had “a possible drug overdose,” according to a police report.
The report doesnt say Gillum possessed or used illegal drugs. Here’s what we know re: the report 1/x pic.twitter.com/wuCdm91gxp
— Marc Caputo (@MarcACaputo) March 13, 2020
The records division at the Miami Beach Police Department confirmed the existence of the case to the Washington Examiner.
Gillum acknowledged the incident in a Friday statement but denied using illegal drugs.
“I was in Miami last night for a wedding celebration when first responders were called to assist one of my friends. While I had too much to drink, I want to be clear that I have never used methamphetamines. I apologize to the people of Florida for the distraction this has caused our movement,” Gillum said.
“I’m thankful to the incredible Miami Beach EMS team for their efforts. I will spend the next few weeks with my family and appreciate the privacy during this time,” he added.
#BREAKING: @AndrewGillum releases statement: “I was in Miami last night for a wedding celebration when first responders were called to assist one of my friends. While I had too much to drink, I want to be clear that I have never used methamphetamines…” pic.twitter.com/bIEYmdVPKb
— Billy Corben (@BillyCorben) March 13, 2020
Gillum, a former Democratic mayor of Tallahassee, joined CNN as a commentator last year.
The Washington Examiner obtained a copy of the police report with details of the event from officers at the scene.
