Riverside City Councilwoman Clarissa Cervantes was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence Saturday, July 1.
The 32-year-old Cervantes was arrested by the California Highway Patrol at around 1:20 a.m. Saturday on Eighth Street and Interstate 10 in Banning, according to jail records.
"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.
Cervantes was booked at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility on $5,000 bail and was released the same day.
Her next court date was listed for Aug. 30.
Cervantes represents Ward 2, which includes the campus of UC Riv
