Police in San Jose arrested a man in connection with an intentional hit-and-run pedestrian accident that left the victim pinned under a minivan early Tuesday morning, according to authorities.

San Jose police have arrested Councilmember Omar Torres, his attorney confirmed to San Jose Spotlight.

Embattled City Council member Omar Torres was arrested on suspicion of child molestation Tuesday, hours after submitted his resignation to the city. The connection to a police investigation into his alleged sexual interest in minors revealed last month was not immediately clear,

Torres, who has stayed out of public eye since initial misconduct allegations were made against him, in October, was booked on suspicion of lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, sources and

Embattled San Jose Councilmember Omar Torres has been arrested and submitted his letter of resignation, according to his attorney.