Boling's daughter screamed while trying to hold on to the car seat, but was dragged to the ground as Boling drove off, The Santa Fe New Mexican reported. Bystanders helped block the vehicle from driving further and the baby's father was able to unhook the car seat and safely remove the child from the vehicle, police said.
Boling’s daughter suffered minor injuries. The baby was not injured.
Boling allegedly told paramedics she'd been drinking and her blood alcohol level was .022, police said. She was arrested and is facing third-degree felony charges of aggravated battery and child abuse, as well as petty misdemeanor charges of aggravated drunken driving and reckless driving. Her bond is set at $5,000.
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