Confluence woman accused of abandoning 2 toddlers in vehicle, driving under the influence
State police SUV on Route 30 in Hempfield. July 21, 2021
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A Confluence woman was arrested by state police for driving under the influence and endangering the lives of two toddlers following a pursuit that began in Maryland.
Samantha Cherry, 25, is accused of abandoning two toddlers in a vehicle in Fayette County, according to state police.
Maryland state police troopers found a vehicle carrying two toddlers abandoned near 198 Sickle Ridge Road in Henry Clay Township just after 1:45 p.m. Tuesday.
While responding to a two-vehicle crash on Brown Hill Road in Markleysburg around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Pennsylvania state police troopers arrested Cherry for driving under the influence and endangering child welfare.
Maryland state police have charged Cherry with multiple traffic violations.