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2 arrests stem from drunk driving allegations

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Newport Beach police arrested two motorists in separate cases this week for allegedly driving drunk while they had teenagers in the car.

Both arrests happened within a half an hour of each other late Monday and early Tuesday, Newport Beach police spokeswoman Jennifer Manzella said.

In the first incident, police responded to a report of a crash around 11:40 p.m. and found a disabled white Audi on Vista Del Sol in the Eastbluff neighborhood, Manzella said.

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Officers arrested Alexzandria Strole, 21, of Newport Beach on suspicion of driving under the influence and child endangerment. She had with her a 16-year-old relative, police said.

Soon after, police pulled over a car near Old Newport Boulevard and Coast Highway and found another intoxicated driver with a child, Manzella said.

Officers arrested Pedro David Gonzalez-Barbosa also on suspicion of driving under the influence and child endangerment.

The 17-year-old with Gonzalez-Barbosa also appeared to be drunk, prompting an additional accusation against the driver of contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

Police also detained the boy on suspicion of a curfew violation and public intoxication.

He did not appear to be related to Gonzalez-Barbosa, 20, of Buena Park, Manzella said.

Both drivers were held on $100,000 bail. Strole is now free on bond, according to jail records.

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