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Wednesday, October 28, 2026

The Gainesville Ledger

Public Safety

Gainesville man arrested for DUI with 9-year-old child in car

Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies stopped Gabriel Juan Lopez, 36, on Southwest 33rd and Schoolhouse Road Monday night after he made an illegal left turn that nearly caused a collision. Deputies detected signs of intoxication and Lopez registered a blood-alcohol level of .150 on a breathalyzer, nearly twice the legal limit. He was charged with aggravated DUI and child endangerment, with his 9-year-old child present in the vehicle at the time.

Sources: WCJB TV20

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