Riverside Councilmember Arrested For Second DUI Weeks After Having Previous Conviction Dismissed

KCAL News, CBS Los Angeles

July 6, 2023

A Riverside city councilmember was arrested for her second DUI over the weekend, just weeks after she convinced a judge to dismiss her previous conviction, prompting calls for her resignation.

Clarissa Cervantes, 32, was arrested on Saturday at around 1:30 a.m. while traveling along the I-10 Freeway in Banning.

"Last night, I made an irresponsible decision that I deeply regret. I take full responsibility, and I want to apologize to my family, my community, and the residents of the district that I represent," Cervantes said in a statement provided to the Southern California News Group.

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