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Driver arrested for DUI fails to inform officers about the 3 kids riding in the trunk
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WESTMINSTER, Colo. - Authorities in Colorado say a man arrested for driving under the influence admitted to driving with his three children in the trunk of the car.
The Westminster Police Department shared body-worn camera video of the Jan. 23 traffic stop. Police said an officer spotted the vehicle driving recklessly and initiated a stop.
Upon contacting the driver, who was not immediately identified, officers said they smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle.
The driver denied having any alcohol and initially agreed to perform a field sobriety test. However, officers said he then declined the test and was placed under arrest.
After placing the driver in handcuffs, Westminster officers said the man told them that his kids were in the trunk of the car.
“You have three kids hiding in the trunk?” the officer can be heard asking in the video. Officers then opened the trunk and found the kids lying inside.
According to police, several bottles of alcohol were also found in the car.
The driver was taken to the Adams County Jail on charges that included driving under the influence, reckless driving and child abuse.
Child protective services was contacted, and the children were released to another family member.
The Westminster Police Department shared body-worn camera video of the Jan. 23 traffic stop. Police said an officer spotted the vehicle driving recklessly and initiated a stop.
Upon contacting the driver, who was not immediately identified, officers said they smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle.
The driver denied having any alcohol and initially agreed to perform a field sobriety test. However, officers said he then declined the test and was placed under arrest.
After placing the driver in handcuffs, Westminster officers said the man told them that his kids were in the trunk of the car.
“You have three kids hiding in the trunk?” the officer can be heard asking in the video. Officers then opened the trunk and found the kids lying inside.
According to police, several bottles of alcohol were also found in the car.
The driver was taken to the Adams County Jail on charges that included driving under the influence, reckless driving and child abuse.
Child protective services was contacted, and the children were released to another family member.
Categories: Crime & Lawlessness Police
JustURguy 2 months ago
L.X 2 months ago
In his defense, they weren't his kids....
Do I have to enter captcha every fucking time??
Lemmiwinks 2 months ago
Okay but why were they in there? Why is his face blurred?
rightisleft 2 months ago
@Lemmiwinks
According to Thomas Michael Raiola, he put the children in the trunk because they repeatedly asked him to, and he was trying to be a "fun dad."
Despite his explanation, the children were left unrestrained in the trunk for 17 minutes in freezing temperatures while he performed high-speed "donut" turns in a parking lot.
Lemmiwinks 2 months ago
@rightisleft that is exactly how my younger brother got a concussion lol
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