Sources: Lawmaker At Gay Club Before DUI Arrest
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SACRAMENTO (CBS13) ―
Sources
tell CBS13 a state senator from Southern California was arrested for allegedly
driving drunk after leaving Faces, a gay nightclub in midtown Sacramento, early
Wednesday morning.
The California Highway Patrol pulled over Senator Roy Ashburn at 2:00 a.m.
Wednesday after an officer noticed a black Chevy Tahoe swerving at 13th and L
Streets.
When the officer stopped the state-issued vehicle, the driver identified
himself as Senator Ashburn. He was arrested without incident and charged with
two misdemeanors: driving under the influence and driving with a blood alcohol
level higher than .08% or higher.
A male passenger, who was not identified as a lawmaker, was also in the car but
was not detained.
Ashburn was booked into the Sacramento County Jail and released on $1,400 bond.
Ashburn, a father of four, is a Republican Senator representing parts of Kern,
Tulare and San Bernardino Counties with a history of opposing gay rights.
Ashburn issued a statement on the arrest Wednesday afternoon:
"I am deeply sorry for my actions and offer no excuse for my poor
judgment. I accept complete responsibility for my conduct and am prepared to
accept the consequences for what I did. I am also truly sorry for the impact
this incident will have on those who support and trust me my family, my
constituents, my friends, and my colleagues in the Senate."
Ashburn served six years as a state Assemblyman before being elected to the
State Senate.
