Florida Mom Arrested & Charged After Allegedly Crashing Her Car While Under The Influence & Leaving Her Child Behind
Josefina Lopez, a 21-year-old Florida mom, has been arrested and charged after allegedly crashing her car while under the influence and leaving her child behind.
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More Details On The Florida Momâs Charges
According to the Lake County Sheriffâs Office, Lopez was arrested and booked into custody on Thursday, July 25. Since then, she has been charged with âDUI WITH DAMAGE TO PROPERTY OR PERSON,â which is a first-degree misdemeanor.
Additionally, Lopez has been charged with âABUSE, AGGRAVATED ABUSE, AND NEGLECT OF CHILD.â Furthermore, the sheriffâs office notes that the subsequent charge is a third-degree felony.
The DUI charge reportedly carries a bond amount of $2,000, while the abuse charge carries a bond amount of $5,000. At this time, Lopez reportedly remains behind bars and has an arraignment date scheduled for August 19.
Hereâs What Josefina Lopez Allegedly Did & How Her Child Is Doing
According to Fox 35 Orlando, a police affidavit alleges Lopez crashed her Jeep vehicle Thursday morning âat the intersection of Johns Lake and Hancock Roads.â
Witnesses reportedly called the police. Then, when officers arrived, they reportedly found her car âflipped on its passenger side in a ditch.â Furthermore, they noted that the mother was standing on the sidewalk while her child was allegedly still in the backseat of her car.
âYou may not have a problem with alcohol out there â but if you are drinking and driving, you definitely have a problem with your decision-making,â Lui Delgado, a Certified addiction specialist, told the outlet.
According to Fox 35 Orlando, Lopezâs child was taken to a hospital and cleared from having experienced any injuries. The child has since been âplaced in the custody of the Florida Department of Children and Families.â
A Father Was Recently Arrested In Florida On Child Abuse Charges
The 21-year-old isnât the only parent to find themselves facing child abuse charges. Earlier this month, authorities arrived at the home of Joseph Gregory Antonsen and found the body of his 9-year-old son decomposing on a couch.
Additionally, authorities also found trash, diapers, beer cans, and rotten food in his residence. Police ultimately reported that the home had no running water and the corpse of Antonsenâs son had been left at the residence for multiple days.
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