Holmes Beach police arrested Ellenton resident Allison Wilson, 52, March 19 for alleged drug possession. Wilson faces a third-degree felony charge for alleged possession of controlled substances and a second-degree misdemeanor charge for an alleged second offense of driving under the influence of alcohol.
Wilson also was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor for alleged possession of drug paraphernalia.
An officer responded to reports of a motorist driving recklessly, heading west on Manatee Avenue toward Holmes Beach.
The officer located the motorist, who was acting “erratically,” and conducted a traffic stop, according to a police report.
The officer spoke with the driver, identified as Wilson, and asked her to perform field sobriety exercises, which she failed.
The officer arrested Wilson for DUI and asked if she had anything illegal in her vehicle. She admitted to having crack cocaine and pipes in her purse and bra, HBPD reported.
Police confiscated the drugs.
Wilson also provided two breath samples for blood/alcohol level tests, with results of 0.045 and 0.042 milligrams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.
The state’s legal blood alcohol level limit for driving under the influence is 0.08, but the charge also can apply if the arrested person’s faculties are deemed impaired due to alcohol.
Wilson also provided a urine sample for testing.
An officer then transported her to the Manatee County jail, where she was released March 20 after posting $1,120 bond.
If convicted, punishments for a third-degree felony charge include up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a $5,000 fine.
Punishments for a first-degree misdemeanor include up to a year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Those for a second-degree misdemeanor include up to 60 days in jail, six months of probation and a $500 fine.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, April 8, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.