A Monroe woman was charged with a DUI after she was observed driving in an erratic manner.
According to police, a patrol sergeant observed the woman’s green Subaru on Route 111 and Gay Bower Road on April 8 at around 1:40 p.m.
Upon stopping the vehicle, the operator, Maureen Fama, 57 appeared disoriented and had a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from her, police said. Fama failed field sobriety tests and was placed under arrest.
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During the booking process she submitted the a breath test which showed her to have a BAC of .2706, police said.
Fama was charged with driving under the influence and failure to drive in the proper lane. She was given a $500 bond and a court date of April 20.
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