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Danielle Penberthy tried leaving the scene at Clore Drive around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, after having called a tow truck, the Stafford County Sheriff's Office said.
A 9-1-1 caller was one step ahead, though.
When Deputy Crossett arrived, Penberthy's vehicle was no longer in the ditch, and the 9-1-1 caller was holding the drunken mom's car keys, authorities said.
Penberthy said she had consumed two beers but was unsure when due to her level of intoxication.
Penberthy was eventually charged with driving under the influence second offense within five years with a blood alcohol content between .15 and .2 with a child present, felony child neglect, second offense refusal, reckless driving, and transporting a child with improper child restraints.
She was held at Rappahannock Regional Jail without bond while the child was turned over to a responsible adult. No injuries were reported.
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