Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton nonresident Carol Huber, 66, Oct. 3 on a first-degree misdemeanor for allegedly causing property damage while driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer responded to reports of a traffic crash involving a Bradenton Beach Police Department vehicle and a potentially impaired motorist.
A BBPD officer reported finding a motorist weaving in and out of lanes and driving in a bicycle lane and conducted a traffic stop. However, when the motorist went to pull over, they reversed into the police vehicle, causing minor damage but no injury.
The BBPD officer said the driver, Huber, displayed signs of impairment and requested an HBPD officer to conduct a DUI investigation.
Huber failed field sobriety exercises but refused to provide a breath sample for blood/alcohol level testing.
She was transported to the Manatee County jail, where she was released the same day after posting $1,000 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor includes up to one year in jail, one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.