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Democratic candidate Krista Perez arrested after DUI crash

By Drooid · Sep 17, 2026, 3:44 PM UTC · How we work

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Krista Perez, a Democratic candidate, was arrested for DUI after a five-vehicle crash in Tacoma.
She finished first in the September primary for Washington’s 29th Legislative District, Position 1.
She will face incumbent Democrat Rep. Melanie Morgan in the November general election.
Police video shows Perez admitting one glass of wine and refusing field sobriety tests.
Prosecutors added a refusal enhancement after she failed to provide a usable breath sample.

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Story summary

Krista Perez, a Democratic candidate, was arrested for DUI after a five-vehicle crash in Tacoma.
She finished first in the September primary for Washington’s 29th Legislative District, Position 1.
She will face incumbent Democrat Rep. Melanie Morgan in the November general election.
Police video shows Perez admitting one glass of wine and refusing field sobriety tests.
Prosecutors added a refusal enhancement after she failed to provide a usable breath sample.