Naples man arrested for driving drunk with child in car

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NAPLES, Fla. — A Naples man was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving intoxicated with a child in his car, according to the Collier County Sheriff’s Office.

Richard Tirado, 46, of Naples, was leaving a 7-Eleven near Immokalee Road when he nearly struck a police cruiser, deputies said.

The child was eventually picked up by his mother.

The Florida Department of Children and Families is now investigating the case.

Tirado is currently facing DUI and child neglect charges.

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