Crime & Safety

Drunk Jefferson Woman Had 3 Kids in Car, Cops Say

47-year-old resident charged with DWI and endangering the welfare of a child.

A Jefferson woman was arrested last Saturday after she allegedly drove drunk with her three children in the car, police said.

Constance Richards, 47, was charged on Dec. 8 with DWI, endangering the welfare of a child, refusal to submit to a breath test, reckless driving, failure to remain in lane of travel and expired driver's license, Capt. Eric Wilsusen said.

Police conducted a motor vehicle stop of Richards over on Cozy Lake Road after her vehicle swerved in between lanes on Berkshire Valley Road and Cozy Lake Road, Wilsusen said.

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Wilsusen said Richards failed to cooperate with the Breathalyzer test.

It was determined Richards was driving under the influence while her children were in the car, Wilsusen said.

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