Alicia A. Rabenda, 34, was arrested around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2, following a traffic stop on Main Street in the Town of Poughkeepsie, Capt. Kevin Faber said.
Once stopped, an investigation found that Rabenda was driving under the influence of drugs with a child in the vehicle, police said. The child was turned over to the care of a family member and a referral was made to Child Protective Services, Faber added.
She was charged under Leandra's Law with felony driving while ability impaired by drugs, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and endangering the welfare of a child.
Rabenda is being held at the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $20,000 cash/$40,000 bond.
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