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El Paso Man Faces DWI Charges for Driving with Infant in Vehicle

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Anthony Alonzo, a 45-year-old resident of El Paso, was arrested by the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office for driving while intoxicated with an 11-month-old child in his vehicle. The arrest occurred after deputies pulled him over for a defective tail light and discovered the child was not secured in a car seat. Alonzo's blood alcohol concentration was measured at 0.092, leading to charges of DWI with a child under 15 years of age. He has been booked into the El Paso County Detention Facility with a bond set at $15,000. The child was safely released to a family member, highlighting the serious risks associated with such reckless behavior.

Key Details: • Alonzo was stopped for a defective tail light. • The child was not in a car seat during the incident. • Alonzo's blood alcohol level was 0.092. • He is charged with DWI with a child under 15 years. • Bond set at $15,000 for his release.

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