HOWELL, Mich. (AP) A Michigan lawmaker ordered to jail in a drunken driving case is accused of taping a handcuff key to his foot.

The key was discovered when state Rep. Jewell Jones, a Detroit-area Democrat, was placed in jail Tuesday for violating bond conditions, authorities said.

He truly believes that he doesnt have to follow the judges orders, doesnt have to follow rules, said Livingston County Sheriff Michael Murphy, who runs the jail. Hes the reason that politicians and elected officials get the bad rap.

Jones, 26, returned to court Wednesday to face new charges over the key.

Allegations in this matter allege the defendant taping a handcuff key to the bottom of his foot with clear tape and was found by Livingston County corrections officers upon his incarceration, assistant prosecutor Carolyn Henry said in a court filing.

Defense attorney Byron Nolan said Jewell realizes the seriousness of the allegations.

The sheriff said he doesnt know why Jones had a handcuff key.