Southington

Woman Accused of Driving Under the Influence With Teen in Car in Southington: Police

Officers in Southington have arrested a woman after they say she drove while under the influence of alcohol with a teenager in her car last week.

Police say they received a call about 33-year-old Janessa Ives, of Southington, driving a vehicle erratically on July 3. She appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

Officers located Ives and the vehicle and later determined she was intoxicated.

According to police, at the time of the incident, Ives had a 15-year-old in the vehicle with her.

Ives was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and risk of injury to a minor. She was released on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 16.

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