(Update – apparently, I missed a drug paraphernalia arrest that was noted in the court dispositions for late October, 2014 in the Yankton Press and Dakotan -PP)
State Democrats picked up a candidate yesterday in Yankton – Christopher P. Svarstad – for the State House of Representatives. The bad thing (for Dems) is that this is the first thing that comes up when I google him.
Ouch, that’s kind of bad. And apparently it isn’t the only reference to Mr. Svarstad enjoying the company of the local law enforcement, according to the Yankton Press and Dakotan.
December 17, 2014 – Christopher Svarstad, 26, Yankton, was arrested Tuesday on multiple failure to comply warrants.
October 22, 2014 (Court Disposition) – Christopher Patrick Svarstad, 200 E. 15th St. #4, Yankton; Use or possession of drug paraphernalia, $270
September 25, 2014 – Christopher Svarstad, 26, Yankton, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for failure to comply with a sentence.
August 4, 2014 – • Christopher Svarstad, 26, Yankton, was arrested Saturday for violation of a protection order.
January 25, 2013 – Christopher Svarstad, 24, Yankton, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant.
January 9, 2013 – • Christopher Svarstad, 24, Yankton, was arrested Tuesday on a warrant for second-degree petty theft.
October 17, 2012 – Christopher Svarstad, 24, Yankton, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant.
August 18, 2012 – Christopher Svarstad, 24, Yankton, was arrested Thursday for second-degree petty theft.
June 8, 2012 – Christopher Svarstad, 24, Yankton, was arrested Wednesday on a warrant for failure to comply/second-degree petty theft.
October 21, 2011 – Christopher Svarstad, 23, Yankton, was arrested Wednesday for second-degree petty theft
October 1, 2011 – Christopher Svarstad, 23, Yankton, was arrested Thursday for tampering with a motor vehicle and second-degree petty theft.
July 22, 2011 – Christopher Svarstad, 23, Yankton, was arrested Wednesday for violation of a protection order.
July 19, 2011 – Christopher Svarstad, 23, Yankton, was arrested Sunday for simple assault.
May 19, 2011 – Christopher Svarstad, 23, Yankton, was arrested Tuesday for disturbing the peace.
(With a rap sheet like this, he’s sure to have the Cory Heidelberger endorsement any day.)
If you check out Svarstad’s Linked In profile, we start going even further down the rabbit hole, as his party allegiances tend to bounce around a bit. According to what he’s put on Linked In, not only is he claiming he was an “Intern” for Rounds for US Senate, he’s been a “Senior Advisor” for Bernie Hunhoff for Senate for the past 2 years.
Except according to the Rounds campaign person I spoke with, from a quick glance, they didn’t see any record of him ever having been on the payroll. So, they’re not quite sure where this “Internship” thing comes from, unless it’s was at the branch office of “Rounds for Senate” Svarstad was organizing in his head. (Update, I spoke with Bernie as well, and it’s about the same thing).
So, long rap sheet (and that’s what was in the paper), and resume items that are not only unconfirmed but refuted. Another quality candidate brought to you by Ann Tornberg’s South Dakota Democrat party.
Bonus Svarstad item! In case you were going to say “but that was all in the past…”
Wow. Nothing more need be said. Wow.
reminds me of what I constantly said during the Bosworth/Haber circus — just can’t make this stuff up!
He’s one of a kind.
Nah. He’ll fit right in.
Well, Hillary is a big time crook running for President. This guy is a small time crook running for state senate. This is the Democrat party.
I was thinking the same thing, Dave R.
Bottom of the barrel for the SD Dems including the most liberal man in South Dakota aka The Extremist at your Front door.
If Svarstad ever needs a bail bondsman in the future, be sure to give your phone number, pp.