A woman named Miss Las Cruces in June has resigned after her arrest on suspicion of aggravated DWI.
Pageant officials issued a statement from 22-year-old Sarah J. Richardson Wednesday saying her actions aren't consistent with a Miss America contestant and she's sorry for the people she let down.
The Las Cruces Sun-News reports that Richardson was arrested late Sunday after crashing her Chrysler PT Cruiser into a power pole. Authorities say she's facing charges of aggravated DWI and failure to exercise due care.
Richardson is from Alamogordo and free on bond.
Pageant officials named runner-up Taylor Rey as the new Miss Las Cruces. She will represent Las Cruces at the Miss New Mexico pageant in June. The winner will compete for the Miss America title.
Information from: Las Cruces Sun-News.
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