SAN ANTONIO – Newly released dash and body camera footage shows the arrest of District 8 Councilwoman Ivalis Meza Gonzalez, who was taken into custody on suspicion of driving while intoxicated last month.
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The footage, released by the San Antonio Police Department, shows officers initiating a traffic stop on northbound I-10 near Fresno Street. Gonzalez’s vehicle had reportedly been drifting across lanes, prompting concerns about impaired driving.
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In the video, Gonzalez, 43, appears cooperative but denies drinking alcohol, telling officers she was coming from the Centre Club downtown.
The footage captures Gonzalez performing a series of field sobriety tests. After the tests, Gonzalez was placed under arrest.
She was released from jail the next afternoon and issued a public statement acknowledging the incident:
“As a public servant, I know we’re held to a higher standard, and my actions failed to meet that. I deeply regret the disappointment this has caused my constituents, my colleagues, and my family. As this matter moves forward, I’ll take full responsibility, and I will not stop working to make sure my constituents are well represented.”
Gonzalez, who previously served as chief of staff to Mayor Ron Nirenberg, was elected to the City Council in 2025.
When asked about the footage release, Mayor Jones’ office said, “The video was released consistent with City practice after weighing public interest and respect for the judicial process.”