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Attica man convicted for DWI under Leandra's Law fails to show for sentencing

By Howard B. Owens

Roland J. Reed, 40, of Attica, was scheduled to appear in Genesee County Court this morning to be sentenced on a DWI conviction, but when his case was called, he wasn't in court.

None of the attorneys involved in the case were surprised.

A warrant was issued for Reed's arrest June 9 when he allegedly violated the terms of his release under the supervision contract with Genesee Justice.

On Oct. 11, Reed was arrested for driving drunk in the City of Batavia with two children in his car, a 2-year-old and an 8-month-old. He was jailed on $25,000 bail

Reed had two prior DWI convictions at the time of his arrest.

On Oct. 22, Reed entered a guilty plea to felony DWI with a possible sentence of from one to four years in prison. As part of the plea deal, Reed's bail was reduced and he was released under supervision.

Authorities are unaware of Reed's whereabouts and there remains an active warrant for his arrest.

The Batavia PD's confidential tip line number is 345-6370.

UPDATE: To clarify, Reed original plea agreement was for 1 1/3 to 4 years in state prision.  By not showing up today, Reed loses his negotiated sentence cap and faces 2 1/3 to 7 years, the maximum possible sentence for a Class D felony.

Amy Platten

I don't understand how someone can drive after drinking with two small children in the car especially a 2 year old and an 8 month old. How stupid is that?

Aug 8, 2011, 4:12pm Permalink
Laura Russell Ricci

And Amy its his THIRD offense. How many chances does someone get? Thankfully nothing happened with those kids while he was driving drunk with them in his vehicle.

Aug 8, 2011, 9:02pm Permalink

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