Michigan. - A Brownstown Township father is facing felony charges after police say he had his nine-year-old daughter drive his van while he was allegedly wasted in the passenger seat.
Weimer 39, can be heard bragging that his daughter is nine-years-old and drove him to the gas station. Weimer, who is heard saying he's drunk, also tells people his daughter is his "designated driver" and "chauffeur".
A witness spotted the two leaving the gas station with the little girl getting into the driver's seat. It was a little before 3:00 a.m. on Saturday October 8.
The witness called 911 and told the dispatcher, “Just watched a van pull out of the Citgo Gas station. A seven-year-old girl is driving it and her dad is drunk and he’s in the passenger”. The dispatcher asks if the vehicle is staying on the road and the caller replies,
“She’s driving pretty good. I’m telling you, I can’t believe it”.
Officers found the girl sitting on a booster seat behind the wheel.
Weimer, who had visitation with his daughter on weekends, was arrested and that visitation is probably going to change.
Police say Weimer was confused and did not see the problem letting his nine-year-old daughter drive.
The nine year old said to officers her father had been drinking whiskey and he had to let her drive and this was not the first time she got behind the wheel.
Weimer has been charged with 2nd Degree Child Abuse (Felony), 4th Degree Child Abuse (Misdemeanor) and Habitual 4th (Felony) due to prior convictions that include Unarmed Robbery and Felon in Possession, according to police.
Weimer is free on a $25,000 personal bond and has been ordered not to have any contact with his daughter who resides with her mother.
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