Mother accused of drunk driving with child in vehicle

Andrea Rhoades. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department
Andrea Rhoades. Photo courtesy of Columbus Police Department

A Columbus mother was arrested Friday evening, accused of driving intoxicated with her child in the vehicle.

Columbus police say that witnesses noticed a car driving recklessly on Marr Road near County Road 450N at about 6:30 p.m., including weaving off the road and slamming on its brakes, trying to provoke an accident. And there was allegedly an unrestrained child inside the vehicle.

The driver then stopped on Arnold Street and got out of the SUV while holding the child, police say. When police attempted to arrest the driver, 43-year-old Andrea Rhoades, she allegedly got upset and refused the officer’s commands, instead, getting back in the SUV and trying to leave.

She is facing preliminary charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, resisting arrest and possession of marijuana.