Man Drove Intoxicated With Child, 13, In Vehicle In Hampton Bays: Police

SOUTHAMPTON, NY — A man was arrested after driving while intoxicated with a child in his vehicle in Hampton Bays Sunday, police said.

According to Southampton Town police, at about 8:49 p.m., a police officer from the community response unit stopped a driver for failing to maintain his lane on Old Riverhead Road East near Squiretown Road

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An investigation revealed that Rodrigo Castro-Orozco, 35, of Uniondale was found to be operating a motor vehicle in an intoxicated condition, police said.

At the time of stop, a 13-year-old child was located within the vehicle, police said.

Castro-Orozco was subsequently arrested for driving while intoxicated, a felony under Leandra's Law, and endangering the welfare of a child, a misdemeanor, police said. He was transported to police headquarters, where he was processed and held for morning arraignment, police said.