PA Mom Charged With 4th DUI, This Time With Child On Halloween: Police

A Forks Township mom with three prior DUI convictions is accused of driving drunk for a fourth time on Halloween, with her 5-year-old son unrestrained in the front seat, police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 26.

Jessica Blair Turtzo
Photo Credit: *Forks Township PD*

Jillian Pikora

11/28/2024 11:00 a.m.

Jessica Blair Turtzo, 42, was stopped on Sullivan Trail and Zucksville Road on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at 8:16 p.m., during a DUI enforcement detail, Forks Township police said.

The officer reported smelling alcohol and burnt marijuana coming from the car, and Turtzo allegedly admitted to drinking shortly before driving. Her son was found in the front seat without a booster or proper restraint system, police said.

A search of the vehicle uncovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia, authorities added. Turtzo performed Standardized Field Sobriety Tests before being taken into custody. Blood tests later confirmed her impairment, police said.

This marks Turtzo’s fourth DUI offense, leading to multiple charges:

Felony 2: DUI – General Impairment, 4th Offense
Felony 2: DUI – High Rate of Alcohol, 4th Offense
Felony 2: DUI – Controlled Substance, 4th Offense
Felony 3: Endangering Welfare of Children
Misdemeanor: Possession or Distribution of a Small Amount of Marijuana
Misdemeanor: Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Summary: Driving While BAC .02 or Greater While License Suspended DUI Related
Summary: Restraint Systems – Child Booster Seat

Turtzo was arraigned on the charges and awaits further court proceedings.

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