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Mahopac man accused of DWI with kids in car in Dutchess County

Putnam County driver faces charges for violating state law prohibiting drunk driving with kids in vehicle.

News 12 Staff

Mar 17, 2026, 5:26 AM

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A Mahopac man is facing charges for allegedly driving drunk with his kids in the car.

State police say they stopped a vehicle on the Taconic State Parkway in Yorktown Sunday night.

They say the driver, 34-year-old Anthony Mercado, failed field sobriety tests.

Three children, ages 3, 7 and 9 were inside the car.

Mercado was issued traffic tickets.

The kids were released to a sober third party.

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