IRVINE (CNS) - State Sen. Dave Min, D-Irvine, who is running for Congress, apologized Wednesday for getting arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol.
"Last night I was cited for a misdemeanor for driving under the influence," Min said in a statement from his office. "My decision to drive last night was irresponsible. I accept full responsibility and there is no excuse for my actions. To my family, constituents and supporters, I am so deeply sorry. I know I need to do better. I will not let this personal failure distract from our work in California and in Washington."
A California Highway Patrol Officer in Sacramento stopped Min for driving without headlights on, according to a news release from the CHP.
Min was driving a Toyota Camry south on Ninth Street north of South Street when the officer noticed he did not have headlights on at 10:23 p.m., according to the CHP. The officers followed the car to Ninth Street at Broadway in Sacramento where they saw the Camry stop at a red light but then proceed into the intersection while the light was still red, the CHP said.
The officers said they noticed "signs and symptoms of alcohol intoxication" after they pulled Min over.
Min was arrested on suspicion of misdemeanor DUI and booked without incident into the Sacramento County Jail, the CHP reported.
Ben Petersen, spokesman for the National Republican Congressional Committee, issued a statement saying, "Voters will rightfully question David Min's judgment after this incident, but will California Democrats?"
A spokesman for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Scott Baugh, a Republican who is also running for the open congressional seat held by Rep. Katie Porter, a Democrat who is running for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Dianne Feinstein, declined comment.
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