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Mother Charged With DUI After Baby Left On Roof Of Car

June 4, 2012 at 8:20 am by kniption

Phoenix, AZ - Phoenix police arrested the mother of a 5-week-old baby who was found in a car seat in the middle of a city intersection. This after the mother reportedly forgot that she placed the infant on the roof of the car and drove off.

By all accounts, Catalina Clouser, 19, was already having a rough day. After reportedly smoking marijuana with her boyfriend and others at a city park, she and her boyfriend went on a 11PM beer run. They took her 5-week-old baby along for the ride. During that trip, Clouser’s boyfriend was pulled over and arrested for aggravated DUI.

Understandably distraught, our new mother Clouser drove her baby to her friend’s home to drown her sorrows in ‘one or two more bowls’ of marijuana. According to her friends, Clouser and her baby left around midnight. Police say that Clouser placed the baby’s car seat on the roof of her car and, forgetting about it, got in and drove off.

Despite having survived 5 full weeks with its mother already, the baby – surprisingly – did not manage to hold on through the turn at the corner of 45th Avenue and Cholla Street and ended up in the intersection. You’d think a baby would learn a thing or two during all of that time… Other motorists coming upon the baby called police.

Clouser, for her effort, realized upon reaching her home that her baby was not in the vehicle with her. She promptly called her friends to set them on the task of trying to find the baby by tracing her route. When her friends reached the intersection where the baby ended up, police were already there. To their credit, they reportedly very willingly told police who the baby belonged to.

The infant was taken to a local hospital and checked. According to police the baby is okay and is now in the care of Child Protective Services.

Clouser was arrested on charges of aggravated DUI and child abuse.

I can’t help but to wonder if this is all an over-reaction… Although I have never personally left a ~~cellphone~~ baby on the top of a car, I have heard of people who have. In fact, it seems to me quite easy to leave a ~~cellphone~~ baby on a car. I mean… that late at night they are not usually ~~ringing~~ crying. You are buzzed, set it up there, forget about it, and BAM! …in the street. That’s why ~~cellphones~~ babies should always be in those rubberized protective sleeves like the Special Forces use. Problem solved!

Tags: aggravated DUI, Arizona, Catalina Clouser, Child Abuse

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http://truecrimereport.com iLLusionS

I have smoked a lot of weed in my lifetime, (please hold your applause) and done some silly absent minded things. But this just isn’t one of them. You would think old Pinky without the Brain would have looked for her child much sooner then after her stupid ass was already home. But maybe that is to much to ask.
Cleanskin

Makes me feel a bit better about the time I left the cap for my gas tank on the roof and drove away.
http://twitter.com/tinalib13 Tina Wech

What a dumbass. How do you forget your kid on the roof of your car? Oh wait, too much weed. I forgot.
http://truecrimereport.com iLLusionS

Last summer we followed a Jeep (from out of state) Jersey tags,traveling the same way as us on the highway, and we see a fucking wallet laying on the bumper where the hitch is in the back. So we are like oh shit, we should tell them.
So we pull beside them tap the horn once, and without barely glancing back the man flicks us off.
So we were like okay asshole, never mind…….
We rode the same way by chance for another 20 minutes and that wallet was still on the bumper, hmmmmm.I hope it never made it back!
EveryVillainIsLemons

Some of the money she spent on booze and weed could have been spent on a babysitter.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

” the mother reportedly forgot that she placed the infant on the roof of the car and drove off.”

Fucking pathetic.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

I bet that if they had checked they would have found marijuana in the babies system.
OutOfBubbleGum

I’m not upset with her. She’s just practicing for the future, when she has more car seats than seats. How else will she make it to Jerry Springer?

If she only had a convertible, then she could stack the kid on an Ikea shelving.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

I blame the pink hair – all that dye,along with the drugs,and drinking is killing what little brains she has.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

Assholes – they are everywhere.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

Better yet – a Beautician.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

Unfortunately I’m left thinking that this was the legendary fall on the head – which will in time be the blame for fucked up shit this baby will end up doing in the future.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Corinna-Cole/680230631 Corinna Cole

Or birth control. Since she obviously shouldn’t have children
Andy P

HAHA. So mummy and deddy both got aggravated DUIs on the same night. LMAO.
CT

I did the same thing once with my cat. That damn cat is still alive. Honey, I keep trying but he still someone manages to make his way home. Next time, maybe next time.
http://truecrimereport.com iLLusionS

Like weed…..I mean like weeds……
DangerousKindOfSnark

No way, I’ve never had weed turn me into a complete fucking idiot. I’m going to say it was more likely the alcohol.
DangerousKindOfSnark

You don’t like Princess Bubblegum’s hair?
DangerousKindOfSnark

Cats are like that, try tying it to the bumper.
CT

Yeah, I’ve thought of that but he weighs 25 pounds and I’d hate to screw up my bumper like that.
sugarpie

Poor little baby must have a guardian angel looking out for it. So does this teach the stupid little twat a lesson? Or is this little angel doom for life?
JGo555

Keeping priorities in check: FAIL!
JGo555

You do NOT have to smoke weed to: put the remote control in the fridge, walk around for a few minutes looking for something and then forgetting what you were looking for, getting a glass of juice & remembering you didn’t buy it or having to clean vaseline from the walls because you thought you had put it away but your toddler had gotten to it before you remembered he was alone in the room with a jar full of it.

Senility: I’M DOING IT RIGHT AT 29!

*Points with thumbs to herself*
JGo555

Nope, PRIORITIES.

I can assure you the baby has a flat spot on the head & will be a bit behind on its milestones simply because mommy & daddy are teenagers & toddlers pychologically speaking.
JGo555

My Little POny’s Pinkie Pie hair!!!!
JGo555

Troll bating?

Challenge accepted.
http://twitter.com/tinalib13 Tina Wech

I think I’m going to have to agree with you on this one.
DangerousKindOfSnark

Oh dog in heaven do those things freak me right the hell out.
http://truecrimereport.com iLLusionS

Ahhh yes is true. At 32 high or not I still do things like look for my sunglasses when they are on top of my head. Or frantically looked for my cellphone while TALKING ON IT!
onlyme356

When I first began driving I made the mistake of leaving my drink on top of my car a couple of times. But as new a driver I was, I highly doubt I would have left my baby up there…..seeing that it has much more value than a soft drink.
onlyme356

I agree, just the other day I was looking for a clipboard, I looked for a minute, sat down and then zoned out for another minute. I thought “what was I doing?” Another minute passed and I was like “Oh yea! the clipboard” But I just don’t see myself doing something like this! Actually, I wouldn’t be driving my baby to the liquor store at 11pm or scoring weed and dragging it along like some worthless accessory.
onlyme356

Wow, you really got the shade down : )
DangerousKindOfSnark

I was thinking the chick from Adventure Time, which I love.
onlyme356

If only she spent as much energy into her child as she did on that cotton candy coif, and loser boyfriend, maybe she’d be doing a little better.
JohnQknowitall

Other motorists coming upon the baby called police.

Did any of the motorists stop to get the baby, or just dial 911 and keep moving?

In a perfect world I wouldn’t ask this, but in a perfect world this issue wouldn’t exist.
sam1211

Ohhh I think I die just a little bit each time I read about horrible parents with little children/babies 5 weeks old *sigh* You know this woman is going to get her baby back and nothing is gonna change poor kids of the future (if they make it)
newstarshipsmell

Hahaha, you know, sometimes I think that I ought to smoke weed just to justify the stupid shit I do as a normal part of my routine. Thankfully I no longer have to hunt for remotes as I no longer watch television programming on an actual TV. But you know, spending twenty minutes hunting for my car keys and making myself late to meet up with friends, when they’re fucking hanging on a clip from the front right belt loop on the jeans I’m wearing and audibly jingling like crazy as I’m spastically tearing my room apart… Yeah.
newstarshipsmell

Heh, moments like these make me yearn for a programmable electronic sign in my rear window. Nothing would satisfy me like cutting them off and letting them read “DUMBASS YOUR WALLET ON REAR BUMPER” for five seconds before speeding off, in response to the bird for trying to help them out. Of course, this particular situation would also benefit from the front-mounted custom bumper sticker printer/launcher. Print up “FREE MONEY” with up arrows above it and pull up behind them, shoot that thing directly below the wallet, and take photographic evidence for fail.com.
newstarshipsmell

“…seeing that it has much more value than a soft drink.”
To you (and most people) sure. To Catalina? Hmmmmm…
newstarshipsmell

I keep meaning to check that show out…
DangerousKindOfSnark

I actually sat down and watched the first season last night with one of the BFs, we both like it. I took me a long time to finally watch, but I’m glad I did.
CT

I guess I missed all of the fun and they all went to the Facebook thread. Oh well, better luck next time.
Angelfelina

I agree – most likely alcohol. On the other hand, some cheap weed can now be tainted with all kinds of funky chemicals so unless you care what you’re getting, you’ll never know what you’re gettting…
tkaz

First off, it was 112 this last weekend ( we ran away so I don’t know if it was Fri or Sat) & I’m absolutely SHOCKED people were outside! But then, if it was late……maybe. If it was late – how did people SEE it??
Second, I’m not sure about 45th Ave because I haven’t been in that area forever but Cholla is a 1/2 way point between mile intersections – it may not have been a light. I don’t think it is. So that means there’s no reason to stop (like a red light). Tbis makes a baby in a road even MORE dangerous in my opinion.
Third, I hate to stereotype an entire area but news like this makes me happy I left. It’s not the ghetto…but it’s on it’s way.
http://www.facebook.com/people/Andy-Staves/521875395 Andy Staves

Smoking weed had nothing to do with this, rather a grossly irresponsible ‘mother’ who should have had her tubes tied at birth….
sherrdbw

If she spent more time on her baby, then when would she get to drink and drug?
sherrdbw

I have to think that at least one person stopped. Hopefully, society hasn’t gotten that bad.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

Sadly I’m left thinking – doomed.
Chinchillazilla

HEY. I drink a lot of alcohol and I’ve never…

What was I saying?
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

You think that shit is bad ? A couple times in my life I have walked all over the house looking for something for long minutes,only to finally just give up,then for that awkward moment – looking down and seeing that I was holding the thing I was looking for the whole time.
Chinchillazilla

Thanks for getting “The Cat Came Back” stuck in my head. They thought he was a goner but he wouldn’t stay away.
CT

That’s a great song. I can’t believe you remember it too.
http://profile.yahoo.com/AHLVKHOF6M7MBUSD2HL5KACXRY Laurie Hale

I have two kids and don’t believe I’ve EVER placed them on the roof of my car, in a car seat or otherwise. Maybe because I’m not very tall. I’m also not much of a drinker. I was, however, 19 when I had my daughter. I wouldn’t doubt that I’ve probably set them on the back end (trunk) while unlocking the backdoor, but I wouldn’t take my hand off of that car seat for a second. I really want to slap this kid. You just don’t go out getting wasted all day with your kid. Luckily for her, she’ll have a babysitter (the state of AZ) for a long time.
Califboy

kniption , kick ass job on the Verbiage…..overabundance or superfluity of words,
Califboy

Ya, and you can always get free refills when it comes to big gulps!
Califboy

Shit does happen —
National Lampoons Vacation- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDkbYDFlINM
Califboy

I think she left what brains she had on the mattress when she got the shit fucked out of her and got pregnant with the said baby.
lespacino

It’s called “bonding,” or keeping things interesting.
lespacino

Now, I have the accompanying Sesame Street cartoon for that in my head- love it!
sherrdbw

Hey, there’s always the trunk.
Eliza Berntsen

I don’t drive so this comment might seem a bit dumb to some, buuuut……. don’t car seats fall of the car roofs as they aren’t even, even when stationary?
http://profile.yahoo.com/AHLVKHOF6M7MBUSD2HL5KACXRY Laurie Hale

Exactly. It’s not a good place to set a baby.
Wildheart

SO glad I’m not the only one who has done the cellphone thing! lol
onlyme356

I’m sure Strawberry Shortcake over there thinks the same thing.
Big Gulps = Free refills
Babies = Get Knocked up again

If I spilled my drink I could get my refill, and if she spills her kid she could just make another.
Wildheart

I was here and think it was 112 both days….I know definitely my car said 111 Friday when I left work at 3:00.

I’m surprised….doesn’t seem as bad a neighborhood as I thought it might be…not too far from where a friend of mine lives.
onlyme356

That’s a great point. I just remembered something though..when I was a baby there was an earthquake and my mom grabbed my older brother, forgot about me and left me in the crib. She wasn’t high, just not use to having a new baby around I guess. Luckily, my brother who was 6 at the time *did* remember and ran back to get me. I should punch my mom now that I think about it.
tkaz

Didn’t even think about the fact that 45th isn’t a main artery….this was smack dab in a residential so there probably wasn’t a lot of traffic. Thanks for the pic, that was awesome!
newstarshipsmell

You have the same problem finding your penis too? I thought it was just me…
derae

Once when I lost power at my house I used my lighter to try to find my lighter so I could light a candle. And no, there were no alcohol or drugs involved, just stupidity.
http://talkinshitwithshannieandboo.blogspot.com/ BooKat

I think it’s comments like this that made me follow you…
newstarshipsmell

I haven’t quite dried up just yet.
http://truecrimereport.com iLLusionS

That is really just funny as hell…..
SkummyRummy

I’m happy the baby didn’t get ran over and squished all over the place. I remember when I first had my daughter I was paranoid and over cautious about EVERYTHING! This bitch is a fuckn moron. Not even the weed or alcohol is to blame. It’s mostly cuz she doesn’t care about her kid. Fuckn people like that make me so angry! It’s like keep your legs closed, use birth control, abortion, adoption, something! There are so many people that want kids but can’t have any And even worse she’ll end up gettn the baby back. There is just not enough funding to help kids stay away from these monsters. I also hate all these damn young parent stories. It gives us a bad name! I had my Doll at 19 n wouldn’t dream about pulln some of this shit featured on DD. I thought when you have a baby you are suppose to grow up and be responsible. Asshats must of missed the memo
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

No,sorry you actually are alone on that one my friend – I have the opposite problem – my penis commands my attention way too much – usually by beating on my chest and shouting at me in penis language.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

No way, I have never had alcohol turn me into a complete idiot … oh wait … there was that time with the nude massage girls … never mind.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

Wake me up if I start snoring.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

Kinda hard to say the weed had nothing to do with the situation when she was in fact high at the time.
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

I thought you kept it in your purse.
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_XKMAEMPVJ5T2Y35HKYTNG7I6SY Cedric

”abortion” -
DangerousKindOfSnark

Those weren’t girls…
DangerousKindOfSnark

If it’s with a swift kick to the groin I’m all in. ;p
DangerousKindOfSnark

(?°?°??? ???
https://twitter.com/#!/AngelsMom0806 Angels Mom

“But then, if it was late……maybe. If it was late – how did people SEE it??”

Probably like this…
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/weird/Bus-Driver-Finds-Infant-in-Roadway-94185264.html
newstarshipsmell

You made me find this, and now I’m sharing my discovery with you…
http://eyecandybuycandy.wordpress.com/2010/08/20/wtf-scrotum-sack-couture/
DangerousKindOfSnark

I really want that, does Michael Kors do one?
http://talkinshitwithshannieandboo.blogspot.com/ BooKat

Astroglide helps, huh?
NoOneImportant1

I’m back. Glad to see you’re still here!
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_7N6KYE5OZO7WNUYTTYEDVWOINE Marysa Nieves

I have to ask, what does that mean??? Is it morse code?
http://www.facebook.com/HelleCat Maggie West

It’s a smiley flipping a table over.
salepo

I have narcolepsy so smoking weed doesnt have much impact on how lost I already am.And even lost I’ve never misplaced a baby.
salepo

I’ve actually driven myself crazy trying to find my ringing cellphone when I had it tucked in my cleavage the whole time.
salepo

Okay back off the hair dye.I’m definitely damaged but my bright ass hair dye does not contribute
salepo

I dont remember ever putting any of my babies on the roof in the first place.i always held the carrier with one hand,opened the dorr with the pther and swung the carrier into the car and buckled it in.
saferworld

let’s start rounding these disgusting people up and send them to meet the Russian firing squad…problem solved!
The_Yeti_Knows

Ever spend the day looking for the wallet that was in your back pocket ?
http://pulse.yahoo.com/_GQ5TVZC72YYAVTSPOEVS2CK4II DeadBabyDude

Drunk,arrested & pure slut and she still looks more like a Governor than Brewer.They got some rough women in Arizombie.
http://www.facebook.com/Donnamariebradfield Donna Bradfield

At least she gets to go to jail pretty.
AliceinChainsman =]

nice role model there
Candy

You people just made me feel a whole lot better with your stories of looking for stuff that’s on your person. I admit to that too, and thought I was one of few who did that. Bless your hearts. I really DON’T have Alzheimer’s!