Man accused of driving drunk with child in vehicle
Daily Inter Lake | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 9 years, 8 months AGO
A man is facing felony criminal child endangerment charges after allegedly driving drunk with a young child in the vehicle.
Brian Lee Smith, 44, was charged in Flathead District Court after someone called from Emerald City Casino in Whitefish last week to report that Smith allegedly had driven away from the casino while drunk.
An officer stopped a vehicle matching the description given by the driver and found Smith and a 7-year-old child were in the vehicle.
Smith allegedly admitted consuming alcohol and agreed to perform field sobriety tests.
Smith allegedly showed signs of intoxication, but refused to provide a breath sample.
Two witnesses provided statements saying they believed Smith was drunk when he left the casino.
An arraignment was set for April 21.
ARTICLES BY DAILY INTER LAKE
No headline
The Kalispell Lakers’ annual Batter Up Bash fundraiser begins Friday at 5 p.m., with keynote speakers Jack Morris and Dan Gladden on hand.
No headline
Climate change awards announced
Climate Smart Glacier Country announced its Climate Smart Champions during a ceremony at the Earth Day celebration April 21 in Whitefish. Awards were presented to businesses, youth and an individual who are leaders in building local solutions to climate change challenges.
No headline
LIBBY – Libby’s Caden Williams scored 14 points and Keith Johnson poured in seven of his nine points in the final quarter to help the Loggers hold off Eureka in non-conference boys’ basketball Thursday, 49-40.