Nico Rios
Rios in 2022
Member of the North Dakota House of Representatives
from the 23rd district
Assumed office
December 1, 2022
Serving with Scott Dyk
Personal details
Political partyRepublican
ResidenceWilliston, North Dakota

Nico Rios is an American politician. He has served as a representative for the 23rd district in the North Dakota House of Representatives since 2022, alongside Scott Dyk.[1][2]

Arrest

On December 15, 2023, Rios was pulled over at around 11:30 p.m. after he failed to stay in his lane.[3] In a police report, he was noted as being "verbally abusive, homophobic, racially abusive and discriminatory" toward an officer.[4][5]

Rios was charged with driving under the influence and refusing to provide a chemical test.[5] His next court date is scheduled for January 4, and a pre-trial conference is scheduled for February 5.[3][6]

References

  1. ↑ "Representative Nico Rios". North Dakota Legislative Branch. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  2. ↑ Anthony, Michael (November 9, 2022). "Three Republicans elected to new legislative district west of Williston". KFYR-TV. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  3. 1 2 Smart, Sara (December 24, 2023). "State lawmaker apologizes after homophobic, xenophobic remarks toward police officer during DUI stop". CNN. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  4. ↑ Rissman, Kelly (December 24, 2023). "GOP lawmaker caught hurling racist, homophobic abuse during DUI arrest". The Independent. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Schladebeck, Jessica (December 23, 2023). "North Dakota lawmaker unleashes 'homophobic, racially abusive' tirade during drunk driving arrest: bodycam video". New York Daily News. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
  6. ↑ Dura, Jack (December 22, 2023). "North Dakota lawmaker made homophobic remarks to officer during DUI stop, bodycam footage shows". Associated Press. Retrieved December 26, 2023.


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