Bradenton Beach police arrested Amanda Landeros, 41, of Bradenton, July 27 for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
The Manatee County Sheriff’s Office and Holmes Beach Police Department also were involved in the arrest.
HBPD Officer Chris Bennett had been dispatched to a hit-and-run incident involving property damage in the 3000 block of Gulf Drive in his patrol area.
Bennett issued an alert for the vehicle.
Meanwhile, BBPD Officer Kyle Orms was patrolling in the 100 block of 23rd Street North in Bradenton Beach when he received a call about a possibly impaired driver.
Orms located the vehicle and stopped the motorist, later identified as Landeros.
An MSCO deputy arrived and administered DUI tests that indicated Landeros was impaired.
She was arrested and charged with DUI. If convicted, punishment includes the possibility of a $1,000 fine, up to six months in jail, loss of driver’s license for six months and 50 hours of community service.
Landeros was released from the Manatee County jail after paying a $620 bond.
Her arraignment is set for 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, at the Manatee County Judicial Center in Bradenton.
— Robert Anderson