{"id":16909,"date":"2025-10-23T08:41:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/16909\/"},"modified":"2025-10-23T08:41:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-23T08:41:08","slug":"florida-woman-accused-of-driving-drunk-with-kids-in-car-biting-family-member","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/16909\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida woman accused of driving drunk with kids in car, biting family member"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Brief<\/p>\n

Deputies arrested a woman accused of driving drunk with three kids in a car.<\/p>\n

The suspect allegedly bit a relative who tried to stop her from driving.<\/p>\n

The woman faces child neglect and battery charges.<\/p>\n

ORLANDO, Fla. – Deputies in Volusia County say a woman was arrested after driving while intoxicated with three children in her vehicle.<\/p>\n

The woman allegedly bit a family member who tried to stop her from driving, according to an arrest report.<\/p>\n

What we know<\/p>\n

According to the Volusia County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Lindsey Allen was taken into custody on the night of Oct. 16 after a 911 call reported that an intoxicated driver with children in the car was being restrained on the ground.<\/p>\n

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When deputies arrived, they found Allen sitting beside a damaged white 2021 Toyota missing its front tire. The rim appeared to have been driven bare and was heavily worn. Deputies said Allen was crying and smelled strongly of alcohol.<\/p>\n

The backstory<\/p>\n

Investigators learned that Allen had been driving west on Pioneer Trail from a Halloween event in New Smyrna Beach with three children in her vehicle. A relative, concerned about her condition, said Allen turned in the wrong direction at the intersection of Pioneer Trail and Sugar Mill Drive.<\/p>\n

The relative managed to stop Allen, fearing for the children\u2019s safety. During a struggle, Allen allegedly bit the relative\u2019s right thumb, leaving visible bite marks and minor bleeding, according to an arrest report.<\/p>\n

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Deputies later documented the injury, though the victim declined to have photos taken.<\/p>\n

What’s next<\/p>\n

Allen was charged with domestic violence battery and three counts of child neglect. She was transported to the Volusia County Branch Jail without incident.<\/p>\n

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Deputies forwarded the report to the Department of Children and Families for review.<\/p>\n

The Source<\/p>\n

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