Crime & Safety
Petaluma Driver Arrested On Suspicion Of DUI After Backing Into Shop
A woman was arrested after police said her vehicle caused significant damage to a convenience store, police said.
PETALUMA, CA — A driver was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after she reportedly backed her vehicle into a convenience store Friday evening, police said.
The woman backed into Adobe Beverage and Deli at 1410 South McDowell Boulevard around 8 p.m., the Petaluma Police Department reported.
The crash inflicted significant damage to the business, police said.
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Alana Wiltshire was arrested in connection with the crash.
"Wiltshire displayed objective signs of alcohol impairment. Wiltshire was placed under arrest for DUI," police said.
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Motorists caught driving impaired and charged with a first-time DUI face an average of $13,500 in fines and penalties, as well as a suspended license, Petaluma police said.
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