LPD: Man charged after driving drunk with 10-year-old son

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) — Police have arrested a man they say drove under the influence with his 10-year-old son in the car.

According to police, 61-year-old Marshall Proffitt was arrested Monday night in Lexington, after a traffic stop.

They say he was visibly intoxicated and told police he drank a half-pint of vodka, which police say they found in the car.

Police say the man was driving with his girlfriend and 10-year-old son in the car and is facing charges of DUI and wanton endangerment.