St. Charles Grandma Charged After Falling Down Drunk While Watching Young Grandson: Police

A 61-year-old St. Charles woman  has been charged with endangering the life of a child for allegedly getting too drunk to care for her young grandson who was spotted running in the roadway on June 2, the Kane County Chronicle reports.

Veronica L. Boedewig, of the 7N700 block of Stevens Road St. Charles, was found lying on the ground when police arrived and she admitted to police that she had been drinking, but not driving, according to the article. A witness told police he saw Boedewig fall to the ground while standing next to her vehicle and then saw the young child get out of the back of the vehicle and run in the roadway. 

Boedewig was released from custody after posting 10 percent of her $1,500 bail, according to online court records. She is next expected in court on July 14. 

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services will also be investigating the incident. 

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