Los Angeles police say a California legislator was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving. Jail records show Assemblymember Wendy Carrillo was held on a misdemeanor offense. Carrillo says in a statement Friday morning that she crashed into parked cars and no one was hurt.
FILE - Wendy Carrillo, D-Los Angeles, listens during the opening session of the California Assembly in Sacramento, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. Carrillo, who is running for a seat on the Los Angeles city council was arrested early Friday, Nov. 3, morning on suspicion of drunken driving, according to law enforcement and jail records.SACRAMENTO, Calif.
Officers responded to a report of a traffic collision around 12:20 a.m. in Los Angeles and took Wendy Carrillo, the driver, into custody, Officer Annie Moran said. Carrillo, who represents parts of northeastern and east Los Angeles, was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence. Jail records show she was held on a misdemeanor offense.
In a statement later Friday, Carrillo said she crashed into parked vehicles and that no one was hurt. She did not directly admit to driving under the influence of alcohol. “As a public servant, I am aware that I must adhere to a higher standard that demands personal accountability for my conduct and I accept responsibility for my actions,” Carrillo said in the statement. “I sincerely apologize to my family, constituents, colleagues and staff for any actions of mine that have fallen short of that expectation. I intend to seek the necessary help and support.
A spokesperson for Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas didn’t immediately respond to a call and a text message seeking comment about Carrillo’s arrest.
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