On September 25th, 2025, officers were dispatched after a man reported his wife was possibly driving under the influence. >> Why did you pull up to the house, Heather? >> Well, because I didn't know who was all blocking it. >> Okay. >> Me too. >> Why don't you put the car in park? >> Okay. And then come out and talk to us. Okay. >> Okay. >> We're a little concerned because you don't look like you're okay to drive. >> What do you mean? >> All right. You look very confused. You sounded very confused on the phone. when you said you were driving at a snail's pace. >> Um, yes, because there's something underneath of my tire whacking or like it's underneath of there and it's going. >> So, I stopped at like four different gas stations trying to figure out what it was. >> It's just kind of strange, you know. I I get it's like a big response and stuff, but you know, he's concerned and I mean I I think kind of rightfully so. I know, but it's it's almost 5:00 in the morning and the little guys >> See, here's the thing. him and I have not been getting along. So, I've been just trying to remove myself from the situation. And normally, we come home at like 10:30, 11:00. >> Sure. >> But at 3:00 in the morning, he's like, "Where are you? Where are you? Where are you?" Wait a second. >> That's a legitimate question with a 3-year-old. >> It sounds like Okay. From just from talking to him, just from talking to him, he's saying if you want to go to your mom's house, he's not trying to control or say like you can't go here, you can't go there. Our main concern is both your and his safety. But >> feeling right now, >> stressed out. I feel stressed out. I feel anxious. I feel not okay because this is what this is not what a marriage is supposed to be. You >> feel like you're okay to drive? >> I'm fine to drive. I can walk a straight line. We can do an alcohol test. We can do whatever you would like. I am planning to drive. >> Something I would like really is for you to go with the ambulance to the hospital to get checked out because this is not normal behavior. Going to be with a friend to help them is normal behavior. That's normal. But getting home on time to put yourself and your child to bed is also normal. You weren't doing that. You were out driving around for >> the middle of the night. >> Driving around though. >> There's license plate readers all between here and Byron. We have your tra the path of travel. You've been driving since 12:35. >> Yeah, because they don't after midnight, >> right? So, you've been driving [music] all night. That's all night. That is not normal. And Byron to here is not does not take that long. >> Yeah. Well, I had to stop at the gas station. Like, it's not impossible that I have to stop and put gas in my truck. Like, >> yeah, but it still doesn't take four or five hours. >> I have no reason to go to a hospital. I'm fine. like I'm fine. I need to eat something. >> Officer Milani is going to have you do some uh soiety test. Okay. >> Yep. Can I take my shoes off? >> What? Whatever. >> Come stand over here. He's going to check your eyes first. >> You can blink your eyes. >> Sorry. >> They're okay. No, you're right. >> When I tell you to start, raise either leg with your foot approximately 6 in off the ground, keeping the foot parallel to the ground. It's about the size of a coke can. Keep both legs parallel and your arms at your sides. While holding that position, count out loud in the following manner. 1,00 1,002 1003 until I tell you to stop. 1,000 9,10, 11,2. Sorry. >> Put down here. Okay. >> I put down. >> No, I was just talking to myself. Oh, >> sorry. 2013 2014 2015 >> Okay, you're good. >> Okay. >> All right. So, the last part of it, I know you already said you would earlier, but would you like to provide a breath sample? >> Sure. I would be more than happy. >> Blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow blow harder. Harder harder harder. Blow blow blow blow. All right. Um, I I was a [clears throat] heroin addict back in the day and I got in trouble for residential burglary. >> When's the last time you used heroin? >> 2016. >> How did you used to use it? >> Uh, I used Snort. >> Snorted. >> Did you ever shoot it? >> No. Did you ever get bloody noses from snorting? >> No. I've never actually had a bloody nose in my life. >> Oh, wow. [laughter] >> Never. >> That's a small club. I got to ask you. I know it's kind of personal, but has it been getting physical at all >> with? No. >> Okay, that's good. I just I just have to ask. >> Well, he maybe like emotionally, mentally. >> Yeah. >> How long's this been going on? >> Since we got married. I just didn't want to come home when he was at home. >> I mean, yeah. Like I said earlier, it kind of seems more like his issue is just with having the kids. So, I mean, maybe they'll alleviate it in the future. If you know, you wanted to go to moms or friends or something. I don't think he'd be a big response like this. >> I am the default parent. He's never home. Yeah. >> So, how can like >> cuz he's working or what's >> uh Yes, because he's working. But like I'm not saying that he he's a provider for us, but aside from that provider, he does nothing. >> Based on everything we've seen tonight, all the tests, all the driving, all the stuff, >> our hands are kind of tied. There's really nothing we can do for placing under arrest for DUI for drugs. >> So, if you could just give my partner your >> Come on, Monster. >> Just put this down. >> Turn around. Put your hands behind your back, please. But don't I get right out? >> I'm sorry. >> Don't I get right out? >> Right out while you >> We'll explain all that. >> Okay. So, >> yeah, you don't have to take it to the hospital. >> So, yeah, we are officially asking you to provide us with blood and urine, right? Um, are you officially declining? >> Well, what's it mean if I do? >> If you're a first offender and you refuse, it's a >> 6 month. It's 12 years or if >> if you refuse it's 12 months but if they provide it it's six >> and if you provide and you do show any amount of control substance >> all right then it is >> so you have options right >> now if you come up clean >> if you have nothing in your system >> yeah but >> then it will be hold on let me explain let me explain let me explain let me explain please okay like I said >> if you any amount of control substance in your system all right that's any amount All right. And they can also see the levels of it. So if you even if you are prescribed, if you're over the amount you're supposed to be taking. All right. You can understand also. Or if you combined it with something else, that could also be impairment. Okay. >> Going there. >> Okay. So I just got to explain this to you. So this citation is a DUI A4 as for drugs. >> The woman was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of drugs, specifically cannabis. On November 11th, 2022, what started as a routine speeding stop quickly took an unexpected turn when a deputy noticed several warning signs that suggested there was more to the encounter than a simple traffic violation. >> Hey, how you doing? >> Hi, >> Deputy Vas County. >> I'm sorry. You flashed me and I got scared. >> Oh, you good. Hey, the reason why I stopped 66 on a 45. So, coming over that way, that was not me. >> Yeah, that was you. You're the only car on the road. Got your driver's license, registration, proof of insurance, ma'am. >> Um, my insurance is in my car. Hold on. Cha, call you back. >> What scared you? >> You scared me >> like the lights or >> No, you scared me because you flashed me and I was like, "Oh my god." >> I got you. You going to take your time to find just uh Do you have a do you have a vehicle registration with you? >> Yeah. This is my >> Yeah, you show it to me whenever you got >> All right. No, whenever you This is my registration. >> Thank you, man. I appreciate it. >> Where you coming from? >> Um, a party. >> Yeah, but a party like in town or >> No, it was in Parish. >> A party in Parish? What are you doing in Port Charlotte? >> Are you in Port Charlotte? Yeah. >> This is Port Charlotte, Florida. Okay. >> Where do you think you are? >> Yeah. >> I was at Golf Gate. >> Golf Gate. >> Yeah. >> Where you going to now? >> Home. >> Yeah. That's the wrong way. >> Braden? >> Yeah. >> That's You're facing south. So, if you go that way. If you keep going straight, you're going to go to Fort Myers. >> Yeah. Have you had anything to drink tonight? >> One. >> One drink. Two. >> Two. >> I say two. >> I got you with beer. Sean, >> it's a beer. >> Okay. >> I drink beer. >> You like beer? >> Yeah, but I'mma go home. >> But what? >> I'm going to go home. >> All right. Right now, ma'am, just do me a favor. Just step out. >> That's fine. >> All right. We'll just have you stand over here. Okay. Right over here. The car is in park, right? Okay. All right. Just stand right there. That's good. >> Can I call my friend? >> Dad, I don't care. I know. I just want her to come get me. Like literally. >> Did you know your your license is no bueno? >> Uh, no. My license is good. >> Suspended. >> No, it's not. For what? >> I'm telling you it is because when we run it, that's what it >> No. For what? >> FR failure. Did you maintain insurance or did you let it lap? >> Yes, I do have my insurance. >> Did you let insurance? >> No, I don't because they already took my payment for this month. I will show you my Okay, I got you. >> That's crazy. >> Hang on a little. Let me grab my stuff real quick. >> What does your tattoo say on your arm there? >> Uh, this is Marilyn Monroe. >> Oh, okay. >> Yeah. >> Nice. >> But for him to say my insurance, that's crazy. No, it's not. >> All right, man. Uh, let's see. Got a few questions for you. Are you sick or injured? >> No, >> you're not. >> No. Are you diabetic? >> No. >> Real quick, um I believe you've had a little too much to drink to drive. Okay. Are you willing to perform field sobriety exercises to >> I feel like my friend is coming here. >> Are you willing to uh perform field sobriety exercises to >> No. >> Help me determine >> whether you're going to drive or not. >> I'm not going to drive from here. >> Doesn't matter. It's illegal to drive while intoxicated. >> No. >> So, do you want to perform field sobriety exercises? >> No. You don't? >> Mm-m. >> Okay. You sure? >> Yeah. >> Got to give you the opportunity to dispel my fears whether you're intoxicated or not. >> I mean, my friend's coming already. So, >> so that's good to you. >> I feel like >> So, it's okay to drive intoxicated. >> I don't think it's okay to drive intoxicated. I'm just telling you I'm already being picked up. Like, >> then why are you driving like that? Okay, cool. All right, you're going to jail. >> Okay, >> behind your back. >> If I did, it feels so right. >> Too late now. >> I mean, like, >> sorry. Too late. >> Y'all are doing >> once you're cuffed. I'm not going to uncuff you. >> That Okay. >> Hey, but for real, can I tell you something? >> I have drugs in my bra that your deputy didn't find. >> Oh, really? What kind? But I don't want to take it inside because I'mma be charged extra. I told her out there. >> What is it? >> I told that girl out there. I was like, I have cocaine in my garage. She's like, okay. >> Oh, really? >> Yeah. Literally. >> All right, hold on. >> Come get it. >> She was ultimately charged with DUI, driving with a suspended license and possession of cocaine after admitting she was carrying drugs that deputies had not yet discovered. Thanks for watching today's video. If you haven't already, please like and subscribe for more of our content.