Police: Man Gets DUI with Infant Daughter in Car

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A Lansdale man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly drove under the influence of marijuana with his 8-month-old daughter in the car during the early morning hours of Oct. 14.

Mario Gabriel Mora, 20, has been charged with DUI-controlled substance, endangering the welfare of children, recklessly endangering another person and use of drug paraphernalia, in connection with the incident.

According to the criminal complaint, Corporal Michael Sloan of the Hatfield Township Police Department observed a Toyota Camry traveling 16 miles per hour over the speed limit along West Broad Street in Hatfield Borough at 2:10 a.m. Sloan initiated a traffic stop along the 500 block of Forty Foot Road, and when he made contact with the driver—later identified as Mora—he immediately smelled a strong odor of marijuana, the report states.

Mora reportedly fumbled with his registration and insurance documents, and when asked if he had any marijuana in the vehicle, he allegedly stated that he had none because he had smoked it 30 minutes prior. The report states that Mora said he had just picked up two passengers in Souderton, when Sloan noticed a rear-facing child seat that was occupied by a sleeping infant—later identified as Mora’s 8-month-old daughter.

Sloan then administered a field sobriety test, which indicated that Mora was impaired, according to the report. Mora was then placed under arrest, and the ensuing search of his vehicle revealed a green plastic container with marijuana residue, several small, burnt marijuana cigars and small amounts of marijuana on the floor, the report states.

Mora—who refused to take a blood test—is scheduled to have his preliminary hearing in front of Magisterial District Judge Ed Levine on Nov. 20 at 10:45 a.m.

(Editor's note: All suspects and defendants are innocent until proven guilty. Should the defendant choose to issue a public statement, or is later found not guilty or has the charges dropped, we will update this article accordingly.)

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