On September 1, 2024, St. Charles Police Sergeant Schumacher observed a vehicle commit several traffic violations. He initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle, which was being driven by a 28-year-old woman. The police report indicates that Sgt. Schumacher could smell alcohol coming from the vehicle. The woman admitted to consuming 2 margaritas at a nearby Mexican restaurant. She was asked to perform standardized field sobriety tests, which resulted in her being placed under arrest. At the police station, she submitted to a breath alcohol test and the result was 0.188% BAC. She was charged with: (1) Driving Under the Influence; (2) Driving with a BAC over 0.08%; (3) Driving without tail lamps; (4) Disobeying a traffic control device; (5) Displaying expired registration; and (6) Operating an uninsured motor vehicle. On June 25, 2025, she pleaded guilty to the Driving with a BAC over 0.08% charge. All of the other charges were dismissed. She was assessed a total of $3,286.95 in fines and penalties. In addition, she was placed on probation for 12 months, which included an alcohol treatment program, and she was ordered to complete 100 hours of community service.