Lehigh Acres man accused of driving drunk with 9-year-old girl in car

Troopers from the Florida Highway Patrol arrested a Lehigh Acres man after they say he was caught driving drunk with a 9-year-old in the car Saturday night.

FHP says in a press release that troopers noticed a Chevrolet Silverado traveling east on State Road 82, approaching Buckingham Road. Troopers say they saw the car turn left against a red arrow.

FHP says that during a traffic stop the driver, David Valencia, 43, showed signs of impairment with a strong smell of alcohol from his breath and slurred speech. Valencia reportedly told troopers he had one beer…

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