Cops: Woman Drove Drunk with Kids in Her Vehicle

A local woman was arrested last night on drunk driving and other charges, according police.

Lorene Kush, 45, of Dodier Court in Merrimack, was arrested on Sept. 13, 2015, and charged with aggravated operating under the influence-liquor and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child.

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At around 7:30 p.m. last night, police received a report about an erratic driver that “almost struck the complainant head-on while traveling on Joppa Road,” according to Lt. Dean KillKelley.

The caller stayed on the line with dispatchers and reported updates before officers arrived. The caller alleged that the vehicle crossed over the double yellow line on Wire Road and nearly struck a second vehicle head-on.

Officers caught up with the vehicle turning onto Daniel Webster Highway and stopped the vehicle.

“While speaking with Kush, officers observed signs of impairment and after an investigation arrested Kush for OUIL,” said KillKelley. “In her vehicle were two children, ages 5- and 7-years-old. They were later released to another family member.”

Kush was released on personal recognizance bail and is due in court on Sept. 22.

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