Woman charged with DUI after driving recklessly in a parking lot with child in vehicle, police say
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A woman accused of DUI is behind bars after police said she admitted to drinking while her child was inside the car and then driving.
The incident took place on Tuesday, April 16 around 2:10 p.m. at the Highlands Apartments located in the 4600 block of Nolensville Pike.
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According to court documents, an employee at the complex made a call for service to report a woman who was parked near Building L, and drinking while her child was in the vehicle.
Approximately an hour after making the first call, the employee called again stating that the woman was now “driving recklessly around the apartment complex with the child in the car,” officials said.
Authorities reported the woman — identified as 28-year-old Angelina Perez — was inside an office with apartment employees when officers arrived on scene.
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An arrest report states officers observed Perez was very unsteady on her feet and had a strong odor of alcohol.
While speaking with officers, Perez allegedly admitted that she started drinking around 10 a.m. and had about six liquor drinks.
She also told officers that she drove her vehicle after drinking, but was only trying to move it in front of her building, officials said.
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Perez agreed to perform a field sobriety test, which she performed poorly on, according to authorities.
In an arrest report, officers said Perez was taken into custody since “her driving could have led to serious bodily injury and or extensive damage to the property.”
She was charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon (vehicle) and DUI with a child. Perez remains jailed on a $8,500 bond.
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