Florida Man Arrested for DUI With Child and Gun in Vehicle
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Plant City, Florida, after passing out in the driver's seat at a gas station with his 5-year-old son and a gun in the car. Deputies responded to the May 14 incident and filed multiple charges.
vox.comA 26-year-old man was arrested for driving under the influence after passing out behind the wheel at a gas station in Plant City, Florida, on May 14. His 5-year-old son was in the backseat and a gun was in the car at the time of the arrest. Deputies with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
" Voegtly was charged with driving under the influence, child neglect, and improper exhibition of a dangerous weapon or firearm.
The arrest occurred at a gas station in Plant City.
Deputies determined that Voegtly had been operating the vehicle while impaired. The presence of both a child and a firearm in the vehicle led to the additional charges beyond the DUI count.
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Voegtly faces criminal prosecution on the three charges filed by deputies.
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