Colfax Mayor-Elect Timika Hamilton-Price was arrested early Monday morning on multiple charges, according to booking information.

Hamilton-Price, who was elected as the city’s next mayor during the May 16 election, was booked into custody at approximately 2:06 a.m. on June 9.

Booking records show she was charged with:

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI)

Improper Lane Usage

Two Counts of Contempt of Court

According to the booking information, Hamilton-Price was released from custody at approximately 2:51 a.m. the same day.

Hamilton-Price has served as a member of the Colfax Board of Aldermen since 2019 and was recently elected to serve as the town’s next mayor.

Additional details regarding the circumstances surrounding the arrest have not been released.

The case remains pending, and no further information was immediately available.

Legal Disclaimer

The charges listed in this article are allegations. All individuals are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law. An arrest or criminal charge is merely an accusation and should not be considered evidence of guilt.

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