Massachusetts Man Charged with DWI with Child in Car in New Lebanon

Enmanuel J. Angulo Marquez faces felony charges under Leandra's Law after traffic stop on Route 20.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 1:05am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key fob reflecting a faint red light, conceptually illustrating the serious dangers of drunk driving.A recent DWI arrest with a child passenger in the vehicle underscores the ongoing risks and consequences of drunk driving in local communities.Pittsfield Today

A 21-year-old man from Pittsfield, Massachusetts was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child passenger, a felony under Leandra's Law, as well as driving while intoxicated, after New York State Police conducted a traffic stop on Route 20 in New Lebanon.

Why it matters

Leandra's Law, enacted in 2009, makes it a felony to drive drunk with a child 15 years old or younger in the vehicle. The law was named after 11-year-old Leandra Rosado, who was killed in 2009 when the vehicle she was riding in with seven other children crashed while the driver was intoxicated.

The details

According to police, Enmanuel J. Angulo Marquez was driving a Volkswagen eastbound on Route 20 in New Lebanon when he was pulled over around 3:21 a.m. on Saturday. Authorities found a 4-year-old child in the vehicle at the time of the traffic stop.

  • Angulo Marquez was arrested around 3:21 a.m. on Saturday, March 30, 2026.

The players

Enmanuel J. Angulo Marquez

A 21-year-old man from Pittsfield, Massachusetts who was arrested and charged with aggravated DWI with a child passenger and DWI.

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The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of Leandra's Law, which aims to protect children from the dangers of drunk driving and imposes harsher penalties on those who choose to drive intoxicated with minors in the vehicle.