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Tamaqua woman admits DUI with kids in vehicle

A Tamaqua woman admitted driving drunk while having two kids in her vehicle.

Jessica Lynn Brobst, 27, pleaded to one count each of driving under the influence and endangering the welfare of a child before Judge Steven R. Serfass in Carbon County court.She was arrested on July 3, 2016, near the intersection of routes 209 and 443 in Lehighton by state police at Lehighton. A test revealed the presence of a controlled substance. Troopers said they also found two children in the car, ages 6 years and 6 months.Serfass deferred sentencing so Brobst can obtain a drug and alcohol evaluation.