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Father arrested, charged for driving drunk with his kids in the car on I-75

Armando Olivero
Posted at 9:13 AM, May 28, 2019
and last updated 2019-05-28 09:17:20-04

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. — A 38-year-old father was arrested for driving drunk on I-75 while his kids were in the car Sunday night.

According to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Armando Olivero was swerving in and out of his lane on I-75 and nearly struck several vehicles.

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After pulling Olivero over, they noticed he had his three children, ages 6, 7 and 8, in the car.

Olivero had a blood alcohol level double the legal limit to drive in Florida. He was arrested and charged with DUI and child neglect.

HCSO said their newly formed DUI Enforcement Unit made a total of five DUI arrests the same night.