AMHERST, N.Y. — A Buffalo man is facing charges, including Leandra's Law, after allegedly driving while impaired with a minor in the vehicle.
Amherst Police say that 39-year-old Matthew B. Rainero was driving under the influence of a narcotic pain reliever. The 13-year-old who was in the vehicle was turned over to a sober third party.
A report to the police about a possible drunk driver was made around 9:50 a.m. Sunday in the parking lot of the Mel Ott Little League, near Sweet Home Middle School.
Police say Rainero has been charged with driving while intoxicated; operating a motor vehicle while impaired by drugs; criminal possession of a controlled substance; endangering the welfare of a child; and aggravated driving while intoxicated with a child passenger less than 15 years old, which is a Class E felony.
Rainero has been released and will later return to Amherst Town Court.
