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A 4-year-old boy was placed under the care of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) after his mother, Lorena González-Mesa, a 29-year-old Cuban resident of the southern state, was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Miami Beach.
The arrest took place early Sunday morning at the intersection of Fifth Street and Meridian Avenue, according to a report from the Miami Beach Police Department accessed by Local 10.
The officers stopped a black Hyundai Tucson after noticing that a child in the back seat was moving from one seat to another without any restraint device.
As they approached the vehicle, the officers detected a strong smell of alcohol coming from González-Mesa and noticed an open can of Budweiser beer in the center console.
In the car, besides the mother and her son, were the minor's grandmother and her boyfriend, the report details.
After failing the roadside sobriety tests and providing a breath sample, which resulted in a 0.137 BAC, authorities stated. A second sample showed a BAC result of 0.147, according to the report, González-Mesa was arrested.
The Cuban woman faces charges of driving under the influence of alcohol and child neglect. The child was handed over to the DCF while her legal situation is being resolved.
González-Mesa was held at the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on a bond of $3,500 until Monday afternoon.
Frequently asked questions about the arrest and loss of custody of Lorena González-Mesa
Why was Lorena González-Mesa arrested in Miami Beach?
Lorena González-Mesa was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) in Miami Beach. The police stopped her vehicle after noticing that a child was moving freely in the back seat. Additionally, the smell of alcohol was detected, and an open can of beer was found in the car.
What charges does Lorena González-Mesa face?
González-Mesa faces charges for driving under the influence of alcohol and child neglect. She was arrested after failing sobriety tests and showing a blood alcohol level exceeding the legal limit.
What happened to Lorena González-Mesa's son after his arrest?
The 4-year-old son of González-Mesa was placed under the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF). This occurred while his mother's legal situation is being resolved.
What other circumstances surrounded the arrest of Lorena González-Mesa?
In the vehicle, along with Lorena González-Mesa and her son, were the child's grandmother and her boyfriend. The police detected a strong smell of alcohol and found an open can of beer in the car. Lorena was taken to the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center with a bail set at $3,500.
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