Holmes Beach police arrested Massachusetts resident Kerry Oneil, 40, Nov. 7 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer saw a motorist proceed through a flashing red traffic light at the intersection of Gulf Drive and Manatee Avenue around 11:52 p.m.
The officer conducted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, Oneil, and saw a wine glass containing a Champagne-colored substance, a beer can and a red plastic cup in different cup holders.
Oneil said the items were not hers.
Oneil also wasn’t wearing her seat belt, smelled of alcohol and had watery eyes, according to a police report.
The officer asked her to perform field sobriety exercises, which she failed.
The officer arrested Oneil and searched her, finding multiple pills for which Oneil said she had prescriptions.
The officer transported the woman to the Holmes Beach Police Department, where she refused to provide breath samples.
Oneil also said she wanted to commit suicide, so the officer detained her under the Baker Act.
The officer issued a court summons for DUI and three uniform traffic citations.
Another officer then transported Oneil to the Manatee County jail, where she was released Nov. 8 after posting $120 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor charge includes up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.