49-year-old Dana Beninati was caught after driving under the influence near Lafayette Road on May 1st. When officers observed the vehicle, they noticed it swerved between lanes and crossed the center divider. Officers then initiated a traffic stop, but the vehicle struck a curb before stopping. When officers spoke with the driver, who was identified as Dana Beninati, officers could smell the odor of alcohol emitting from the vehicle. Beninati then admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages prior to leaving her home. Officers then asked Beninati to perform sobriety tests, which she agreed to. Beninati performed poorly on sobriety tests and was taken into custody for driving under the influence and implied consent violation on May 2nd.
