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Oregon mom charged with DUI after 11-year-old son reports her from car

Posted at 6:17 PM, Aug 28, 2017
and last updated 2017-08-28 18:17:58-04

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. – A woman whose son reported her for drunken driving was arrested over the weekend in Washington County, Oregon, according to deputies.

About 9:30 p.m. Saturday, an 11-year-old boy called saying that his mother was driving under the influence while he was in the car with her, television station KPTV in Portland reported.

Deputies said two other drivers reported the woman as well.

Washington County Deputies said they stopped her on Southwest Oleson and Garden Home Road.

The driver, identified as Nicole Norris, was arrested after deputies said she failed a sobriety test, according to deputies.

The boy is now staying with relatives.