Crime & Safety
Man Accused Of Driving Drunk With Infant In Car
Police said the man's license was revoked because of a previous alcohol-related offense.
MONROE, NY — A Monroe man with an infant in his car was accused of drunken driving. The New York State Police said troopers stopped a 2013 BMW going west on Route 17 in Monroe around 11:45 p.m. Wednesday for vehicle and traffic law violations.
The driver, Mark Nelson, 30, of Monroe, was found to be intoxicated and driving with a suspended license, police said.
Further investigation revealed that the man's license was revoked because of a previous alcohol-related offense and he was required to have an interlock steering device, according to authorities.
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Police said Nelson was driving the car with an infant inside.
He was charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, and aggravated driving while intoxicated (Leandra's Law), a felony.
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Nelson was issued an appearance ticket returnable to the Town of Monroe Court Aug. 10.
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