Newport News, Va. - Newport News Police arrested a 30-year-old man and ticketed a 14-year-old boy after an incident Thursday night.
Police say around 10:30 p.m., an officer noticed a 2000 Lexus traveling northbound on Jefferson Avenue in the far right lane with no rear lights.
The officer made contact with the driver, who turned out to be his 14-year-old stepson.
The passenger, 30-year-old Victor J. Labega, told police that he called the boy to pick him up because he was too drunk to drive.
Labega was arrested and charged with Abuse/Child Neglect: Reckless Disregard for Life. He was also wanted out of Virginia Beach for capias.
The 14-year-old driver's mother was notified to come to the scene. He was issued a summons for No Operators License.
