The State Police are reporting that a woman driving on the Thruway through New Paltz on Monday was drunk with her 12-year-old daughter in the car.
According to a press release, Daphine Vinson of Huntington was stopped after police noticed her "erratic" driving. She was charged with aggravated DWI and endangering the welfare of a child.
Here's the press release in full:
SP Kingston - Troop T arrest Long Island woman for Agg DWI after 12 yoa child found in vehicle
On April 4, 2001 at about 10pm, State Police at Kingston - Troop T, arrested DAPHINE P. VINSON, age 46 of Huntington, NY for Aggravated DWI more than .18 BAC, and Endangering the welfare of a Child after she was stopped for erratic operation by State Police on the Thruway in the Town of New Paltz. VINSON was found to have her 12 yoa daughter in the car with her at the time of the stop. VINSON was issued several V&T tickets returnable 4/05/11 in the Town of New Paltz.
