Holmes Beach police officers arrested Valrico resident Chantell Preziosi, 48, Sept. 19 on a second-degree misdemeanor charge for driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer saw a vehicle traveling the wrong way in a one-way exit from the Manatee Public Beach.
The officer stopped the motorist, identified as Preziosi, who had bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, as well as an open beer bottle in the cupholder, according to the police report.
The officer asked Preziosi to perform field sobriety tests, but she refused.
He arrested Preziosi and transported her to the Holmes Beach Police Department, where she refused to provide breath samples.
The officer transported Preziosi to the Manatee County jail, where she was released Sept. 19 after posting $120 bond.
A conviction for a second-degree misdemeanor can result in up to 60 days in jail, 6 months of probation and a maximum fine of $500.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice