Holmes Beach police Aug. 24 arrested Sonja Wasmuth, 52, of Bradenton, on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Wasmuth also faces a first-degree misdemeanor for DUI property damage.
Two officers responded to reports of a single-vehicle crash at the intersection of East Bay Drive and Manatee Avenue at around 9 p.m.
A witness reported that the driver of the crashed vehicle left the area on foot and provided her description to HBPD.
An officer located a woman matching the description, Wasmuth, who said she had been driving the crashed vehicle but changed her story multiple times.
Wasmuth smelled of alcohol, had “very exaggerated and slow movements,” as well as “bloodshot watery eyes,” according to a report.
The officer asked Wasmuth to perform field sobriety exercises, which she failed.
She was arrested and transported to the Holmes Beach Police Department, where she refused to provide a breath sample
The officer transported Wasmuth to the Manatee County jail, where she was released Aug. 25 after posting $620 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor includes up to one year in jail, up to one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000.
Punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor includes up to 60 days in jail, up to six months of probation and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
