State Police Arrest Woman for DUI With Children in Car Following Crash

State Police Arrest Woman for DUI With Children in Car Following Crash

The Rhode Island State Police said they have arrested a woman for driving under the influence with children in her vehicle. She was involved in a crash, according to the agency.

On Friday, November 3, 2023, at approximately 5:50 PM, Troopers from the Lincoln Woods Barracks were dispatched to a three car crash on Route 10 North in the area of Union Avenue. The subsequent investigation revealed that a silver Honda was traveling on Route 10 North and struck a Ford Explorer, this crash caused the Explorer to then strike a blue Nissan.

The operator of the Honda, identified as Stefane Garcia, age 36, of Providence, displayed obvious signs of impairment and failed a series of Field Sobriety Tests administered on scene. She was placed into custody without incident and transported to the Lincoln Barracks. Garcia's two children, ages six and nine, were passengers in the Honda. They were treated on scene for minor injuries by members of the Providence Fire Department and transported to Hasbro Children's Hospital. There were no other injuries reported.

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Garcia was held overnight pending arraignment this morning on the following charges:

 

1.       Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol - BAC Unknown (First Offense)

2.       Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol with a Passenger Under 13 years of age (two counts)

3.       Reckless Driving

4.       Refusal to Submit to a Chemical Test

 

Garcia was also presented as a probation violator on the original charge of Cruelty to or Neglect of a Child originating from the Middletown Police Department and remanded to Women's Intake at the ACI. The children were taken into DCYF custody.

According to the State Police, eight others were arrested for DUI on Friday evening. Those names were not released.