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Updated at 5:24 p.m.
MOM STOPPED FOR DUI, WHILE BABY SLEEPS AT HOME ALONE
• A 24-year-old Winlock woman was booked into jail last night after she was detained for driving under the influence while her 9-month-old baby was home alone in an unlocked house. Deputies were notified by the Washington State Patrol just before 11:35 p.m. they had Brandy N. Hunter in custody, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies arrived to the home on the 100 block of Highland Road, went inside and found the infant boy sleeping in a crib, Chief Deputy Dusty Breen said. Hunter said she had been drinking and went to help some friends, Breen said. She reportedly told the deputy she drove to Wal-Mart to meet a friend and give them money, then the friend asked for a ride to the casino; she was pulled over on Interstate 5 in north Centralia, according to Breen. Hunter was arrested for second-degree abandonment of a dependent person and the child was released into his father’s custody, according to the sheriff’s office. Prosecutors chose not to file that charge today, pending further investigation.
DOMESTIC ASSAULT
• A 33-year-old Winlock man was arrested last night for allegedly tackling his significant other to the ground in their driveway and choking her. A deputy dispatched to the 400 block of Hawkins Road in Winlock at 10:30 p.m. found the victim had bruises on her neck and forearm as well as some lacerations, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. William D. Taylor III was arrested for second-degree assault and booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office. Prosecutors declined to file the felony charge today and moved the case to Lewis County District Court.
• A 41-year-old Packwood man was arrested for second-degree assault last night after deputies were called to a physical dispute at the 200 block of Crescent Beach Drive in Packwood. His significant other who was found with scrapes, bruises and a swollen lip said he began to beat her up and choke her after she confronted him about another female, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. Evans I. Kanyingi had minor scratches on his face and would not provide any information about the incident, according to the sheriff’s office. He was booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office. Prosecutors declined to file the felony charge today and moved the case to Lewis County District Court.
DRUGS
• A 28-year-old man was arrested for possession of methamphetamine after he was searched when detained for an outstanding warrant following a traffic stop at Southwest 13th Street and McFadden Avenue in Chehalis last night. Brian A. Williams, of Chehalis, was a passenger in the vehicle that was pulled over, according to the Lewis County Sheriff’s Office. He was booked into the Lewis County Jail, according to the sheriff’s office.
FIRE
• Chehalis police were called just before 1:30 p.m. yesterday to the 1000 block of Southwest 20th Street for alleged reckless burning. The case is being investigated, according to the Chehalis Police Department.
AND MORE
• And, as usual, other incidents such as arrests for warrants, shoplifting, driving with no license, driving with suspended license, driving under the influence; responses for alarm, civil issue, third-degree theft, disorderly person, vehicle collision, suspicious circumstances … and more among 149 calls for local law enforcement and / or fire-emergency medical services in the 24-hour period ending about 7 a.m. today.
Tags: By Sharyn L. Decker, news reporter
Ever heard a thing called joint custody???? He obviously is around baby was released to him…. And i doubt cops would release him to a unfit father especially after something like this….. Mind blown???? Boom!
No blood no foul stfu. No injured party. why let a state agency profit from children? Good parent or not. The real evil is child protective services. They give bonus’ for adopting children.
I really cannot believe some of the comments on here. She clearly is not MOTHER MATERIAL at this time in her life. That baby deserves more, much more.
Take that baby, young lady, to someone that will care for your child, until you come out of your childish,irresponsible, selfish ways. I’m pretty positive this is not an isolated incident on your part. I’m also fairly sure if it happens again, the state will make the decision for you, and you will play hell trying to get that precious baby back.
Take care of yourself young lady and don’t ruin things in your life that only you can control. This SHOULD be a HUGE WAKE UP CALL for you. Good Luck
What mama did is wrong.
Where is daddy? Does anyone think it is wrong he is not around? Shouldn’t HE have some responsibility in raising the child he helped create?
Well if the baby was asleep and couldnt get out of the bed then nothing could of possibly happened that would require an adult to be present, unless a fire started, the baby spit up and started choking or someone try’s to break in. I bet the door was locked, the home had a working smoke detector and the baby hadn’t been fed so choking was not a concern. At first I didnt think people could get any dumber but Wyatt’s comment set me straight. Why cant we shoot these stupid people?
(Stands up and loudly claps for Dr Gringo) Fuck i thought i was gonna be forced to abuse this waterhead for a second. Thanks Gringo, someone ger this guy a box of rubbers.
Alcohol, Destroying lives since the end of Prohibition. Now if she just would of smoked a joint she would of been at home munching Cheetos, watching Dr. Phil and keeping an eye on the baby like a good mom. Instead She gets the no brain no Headache award.
Gee, Wyatt, how about staying at home and taking care of her baby instead of tying on one and heading out to the casino? Is that how your parents raised you? On second thought, never mind.
My children come first not my friends. And apparently to this female her child comes last and her friends are more important. Why do you think she left the baby at home…. so she’d have more room for her friends… disgusting.
The baby was asleep and could not get out of its crib and I can bet the baby was well cared for. Would you rather she brought the baby driving while drunk? The problem is she was going to be locked up atleast she had the presence of mind to let the police know. Punishing her
Might cost a infant its life in the future. Way to go! Would you rather she left the baby there until she got out of jail?
Absolutely repulsive the mother is more concerned with partying than caring for her son!