
A Sedalia woman is charged with felonies after allegedly driving while intoxicated with children in her vehicle on July 16.
According to a probable cause statement, an officer with the Sedalia Police Department responded to a call in reference to an intoxicated driver swerving while also yelling out of the vehicle. The officer located the vehicle, driven by 41-year-old Jennifer Smith, parked at a gas station in Sedalia. The officer spoke to Smith, who admitted to drinking too much alcohol. Smith denied consent to participate in a field sobriety test and refused to give a breath sample. The officer observed three passengers with Smith, including two minors. Smith has one prior conviction for DWI.
Court documents say Smith is charged with two felony counts for endangering the welfare of a child in the first degree, creating substantial risk with no sexual contact. Smith is also charged with a misdemeanor for DWI.
Smith is scheduled to be arraigned at 9 a.m. Tuesday, July 26 at Pettis County Circuit Court.


