Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo has declared her intention to run for L.A. City Council, days after being arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI).

Carrillo intends to run for the 14th district seat that Councilman Kevin de Leon currently holds. De Leon's term will expire in 2024, with the primaries on March 4.

Video of Carrillo engaging with police officers surfaced after she allegedly drove into a parked car near Highland Park on the morning of Nov. 3.

The video shows Carrillo saying the accident occurred after she sneezed and lost control of her vehicle.

The video then shows Carrillo starting a field sobriety test, seemingly stumbling before being taken to another location to complete the rest.

LAPD said they reviewed the responding officers' body camera footage and concluded there was no wrongdoing in having Carrillo take the test in a private area.

"The Los Angeles Police Department is aware of media reports centering in part on cell phone footage capturing what appears to be a portion of a DUI investigation involving Assemblywoman Wendy Carrillo and her being afforded the opportunity to complete the field sobriety test at what was characterized as a more private location," LAPD said in a statement. "A critical aspect of a field sobriety test is to provide a reasonable location for the individual being examined to evaluate impairment without obstruction or distraction. The officers conducting the investigation are given the discretion to perform the test at a location that best affords the evaluation of the individuals in an objective manner."

After being booked, Carrillo was released on her own recognizance with a December court date.

“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 a statement. "I sincerely apologize to my family, constituents, colleagues and staff for any actions of mine that have fallen short of that expectation."

Carrillo was the first to declare her intent to run for the 14th district seat, with de Leon expected to run for re-election.

De Leon will run after being caught in controversy after an audio recording leaked with himself and other city officials speaking negatively of constituents and fellow council members. After the tape was made public, Nury Martinez resigned from her post as District 4 councilmember and Gil Cedillo finished out his own term at the end of 2022. After taking time away from his council duties, de Leon returned as a voting member of the council and has continued to serve.

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