East Providence Police Arrest Man for DUI with 4 Kids in Car
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East Providence Police Arrest Man for DUI with 4 Kids in Car
Lester Morgan, 59, was charged with the following:
- DUI B.A.C Unknown (Child Under 13 as Passenger)
- Possession of Schedule I-V (Cocaine)
- Possession of Schedule I-V (OxyContin)
- Driving in Possession of Controlled Substances
- Refusal to Submit to Preliminary Breath Test
- Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test
- Possession of Marijuana
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According to police, the children’s parents and guardians were located.
It was determined that none of the children were related to Morgan and he was a family friend that was driving them home from an event.
The children were transported to the police station and were reunited with their proper caregivers.
The Arrest
According to police, on On Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, Sgt. Michael Rapoza saw a car traveling west in the eastbound lane on Warren Avenue, in the vicinity of Brightridge Avenue.
Rapoza immediately attempted to stop the car, but it continued traveling at a reduced rate of speed, eventually stopping. Upon approaching the vehicle, Rapoza saw four children ages 10 and under, inside the vehicle.
The driver of the car was identified as Morgan, 59 of Norwich, Conn.
According to East Providence Police, Morgan was unable to answer basic questions and displayed signs of significant impairment.
Based on these observations, officers conducted a series of field sobriety tests.
After the conclusion of the tests, Morgan was placed in custody and a subsequent search of his vehicle and person was conducted.
Officers located the following:
- Approximately 1 gram of suspected cocaine
- One 15 mg OxyContin tablet
- Approximately 5 grams of marijuana
- Empty bottle of whiskey