Woman Arrested in Albion Under Leandra's Law | News

ALBION, N.Y. - A Rochester woman was arrested for DWI under Leandra's Law after she was stopped for nearly striking a marked patrol car Thursday evening, according to authorities.

Kizzie Ford, 29, also had her two four-year-old children in the backseat without proper restraints, according to police.

Ford was arrested and is being charged with DWI, aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, aggravated DWI (Leandra's Law), endangering the welfare of a child and having improper child restraints.

Authorities say Ford refused a BAC chemical test and was taken to the Orleans County Jail. Her children were turned over to a family member. Child Protective Services has now started its own investigation, according to authorities.

Ford will appear in Town of Albion Court on September 25th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m.