DUI, wanton endangerment charges for Lexington mother

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – A Lexington mother is charged with wanton endangerment after police say she was driving drunk with her two young children.

Court documents say Traci Kerrick was drunk when she picked up her two children from daycare.  An employee working at the daycare told police they tried to stop Kerrick from driving, but she would not listen and left.  The employee followed her and called police.

Officers say Kerrick was speeding.

Court documents say Kerrick told the arresting officer she did nothing wrong other than quote: "have a few drinks."