Holmes Beach police arrested Susan Schneerer, 64, of Bradenton, Nov. 2 on a first-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol for the third time outside of 10 years.
She also faces a first-degree misdemeanor charge of reckless driving.
An officer saw a motorist, Schneerer, allegedly driving recklessly around 3:15 p.m. and conducted a traffic stop, according to a police report.
The report stated police smelled the odor of alcohol and asked Schneerer to perform field sobriety exercises, which she failed.
Schneerer was arrested.
Her breath samples registered 0.053 and 0.049 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood. The state’s legal blood alcohol level limit for driving under the influence is 0.08.
Schneerer was taken to the Manatee County jail, where she was released Nov. 3 after posting $620 bond.
The penalty for a first-degree misdemeanor includes up to a year in jail, probation and a fine.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice