Man charged with DUI with child in the car to be arraigned

LINCOLN, R.I. (WLNE) — A man charged with a DUI while having a young child in the car will be arraigned today.

James Colbert, 32, was found sleeping in a vehicle on Old River Road in Lincoln partially parked on a residential lawn.

Colbert was allegedly found to show signs of intoxication including slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and a strong odor of alcohol.

Colbert performed field sobriety tests and was arrested on charges of DUI (first offense), driving under the influence with a child under 13, refusal to submit to a preliminary breath test, refusal to submit to a chemical test and leaving lane of travel.

Colbert will be arraigned on criminal charges in Kent County Superior Court.