On October 29, 2024 at 2346 hours, Deputy Brant was conducting a follow up investigation at Speedway, 6233 South Transit Road. While at the business, a motorist arrived and reported a reckless driver who almost struck his vehicle. The impact of a collision could have caused significant injury or death to occupants of both vehicles.
Giving a description and license plate number to Deputy Brant. Deputy Brant checked the area and located the vehicle northbound on South Transit Rd. After observing multiple VTL Violations, she initiated a Traffic Stop.
An investigation revealed LATASHA N. PORTER, a 38-year-old female from the City of Lockport, to be operating in an intoxicated condition with an 8-year-old female passenger in the vehicle. The child was turned over to her Grandmother and the vehicle was impounded.
PORTER was charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated Leandra's Law (Felony), Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated .18% or higher, Driving While Intoxicated, Endangering the Welfare of a Child (Misdemeanor), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 3rd (Misdemeanor and multiple VTL Violations. She was remanded to the Niagara County Correctional Facility awaiting arraignment.
Drunk woman all smiles after nearly killing 8-year-old, arrested for DWI