Bradenton woman arrested for DUI

Holmes Beach police arrested Alicia Sportelli, 38, of Bradenton, Sept. 6 on two second-degree misdemeanor charges for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and refusing to submit to DUI testing.

The arrest followed a traffic stop.

Sportelli failed field sobriety tests and then refused to provide breath samples for DUI testing, according to a police report.

She was taken to the Manatee County jail, where she was released the same day after posting $650 bond.

If convicted, punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor includes up to 60 days in jail.

An arraignment will be Oct. 13 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

— Ryan Paice

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