Crime & Safety
Santa Cruz Woman Arrested In Connection With DUI, Child Endangerment
A woman was arrested in Santa Cruz Friday in connection with a DUI and child endangerment.
SANTA CRUZ, CA — A woman was arrested in Santa Cruz Friday in connection with a DUI and child endangerment.
Angelina Pedroza Lopez, 37, of Santa Cruz, was arrested on suspicion of child endangerment exposing a child under the age of 18 to unreasonable risk of harm, DUI and having a blood alcohol concentration of .08 percent or greater, according to the California Highway Patrol.
On Friday at 3:01 a.m., officers contacted Lopez while she was passed out in her car in front of 124 3rd Street, according to the CHP.
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During the ensuing DUI investigation, Lopez informed officers her 4-year-old daughter was alone sleeping at their home nearby.
Officers requested the Santa Cruz Police Department respond to the residence and conduct a welfare check on the 4-year-old.
The daughter was located alone at the home, and police contacted Child Protective Services to take custody of her, according to the CHP.
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