News

CHP arrest DUI woman who said she left her daughter alone at home

By Ricardo Tovar

Published December 16, 2022 6:17 PM

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP Santa Cruz said they arrested a woman who was passed out in her car at the 120 block of 3rd Street Friday at 5:45 a.m.

Angelina Pedroza Lopez, 37, was contacted by officers who determined she was DUI. While being arrested, she told officers that she left her 4-year-old daughter alone.

Lopez's daughter was found alone in the suspect's home. Police contacted Child Protective Services to take custody of the child.

Lopez was arrested and booked into Santa Cruz County Jail. She faces several charges, including child endangerment and DUI, said police. Her bail is set at $50,000.

Article Topic Follows: News

Jump to comments ↓

Ricardo Tovar

Assignment/ Web Manager for KION News Channel 5/46 and Telemundo 23

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KION 46 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.