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Man accused of driving drunk with 8 children in BMW

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken into custody Wednesday night after he allegedly drove drunk with eight children in his vehicle. Edmond Applewhite, 35, is facing eight counts of child endange… Edmond Applewhite, 35, is facing eight counts of child endangerment and multiple charges related to driving under the influence and public intoxication. Memphis Police responded to an accident on Norris Avenue and Ball Avenue at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday night. Applewhite was driving a silver 2001 BMW with eight children inside, including a 4-year-old, two 1-year, and an 11-month-old. Court documents indicate that Applewhite's driver’s license had been previously revoked in 2021 for failure to comply with financial responsibility.

Man accused of driving drunk with 8 children in BMW

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken into custody Wednesday night after he allegedly drove drunk with eight children in his vehicle.

Edmond Applewhite, 35, is facing eight counts of child endangerment, as well as charges of driving under the influence and public intoxication.

According to court documents, Memphis Police responded to an accident on Norris Avenue and Ball Avenue at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Officers reportedly met and interviewed Applewhite, who was driving a silver 2001 BMW with eight children inside, including a 4-year-old, two 1-year-olds, and an 11-month-old.

According to court documents, officers “detected the smell of alcohol” on Applewhite’s breath. Officers administrated a field sobriety test, which Applewhite allegedly failed.

Applewhite was taken into custody.

According to court documents, Applewhite’s driver’s license had been previously revoked in 2021 for failure to comply with financial responsibility.

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