Boca Raton Woman Allegedly Drinks, A Lot, At Old Key Lime House, Then Drives - BocaNewsNow.com (2024)

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BOCA RATON, FL (BocaNewsNow.com) (Copyright © 2024 MetroDesk Media, LLC) — A Boca Raton woman allegedly drank at Old Key Lime House in Manapalan, then sped, slowed, and weaved in and out of traffic on Ocean Boulevard. Breanna Miralla of Serene Meadows in Boca Raton is now facing a DUI charge. BocaNewsNow.com obtained the narrative of Miralla’s arrest, as filed by the Manalapan Police Department.

“On 04/20/2024 at approximately 2038 hours, while conducting routine patrol within the jurisdictional limits of the Town of Manalapan, FL 33462, I observed a vehicle weaving within its lane of travel. I began observing this vehicle, identified as a 2024 grey Kia K5 GT bearing FL Tag # 53EDPC. In the area of the 600-blk of S Ocean Blvd, I observed the vehicle swerve violently into oncoming traffic, crossing the solid double yellow line, almost striking an oncoming vehicle. The oncoming vehicle swerved partially off the roadway into the shoulder, narrowly avoiding a collision. I followed the vehicle from that location, collecting additional driving pattern: I observed the vehicle to be weaving within the proper lane of travel. Speeds varied between 23 miles per hour and 37 miles per hour. In the area of the 1500-blk, there is an S bend, on the initial track turning east-bound, the vehicle reacted late to the turn and slightly overcorrected.

On the second bend turning back southbound, the vehicle reacted late and slightly overcorrected. The vehicle continued weaving in lane and appeared to have difficulty maintaining speed. In the area of 1900-bik S Ocean Blvd, the vehicle rapidly reduced speed to approximately 20 miles per hour and then rapidly accelerated to approximately 36 miles per hour and maintained this speed through a 25mph zone located just south of the 2000-blk S Ocean Blvd. The final stop location was just south of 6990 S Ocean Blvd, Ocean Ridge, Fl, on the west side of the roadway, facing south. Upon approach, I observed the driver, identified above as Breanna R. Miralla, to have glassy, watery eyes, It should be noted the driver does wear glasses with large lenses. In speaking to Miralla, I noted a slur to her speech. Upon exiting the vehicle, Miralla had a slight stumble to her step. While Miralla was standing still, I observed a distinct orbital sway. Due to heavy winds at the stop location, I was unable to smell any odor of unknown alcoholic beverages emanating from Miralla, Miralla admitted to drinking two “beers” during my initial interview.

Based on the aforementioned information, I suspected Miralla to be under the influence of an unknown alcoholic beverage and decided to conduct standardized field sobriety tasks. See DUI PC for additional information on SFST results. Miralla was placed into handcuffs which were checked for proper fit and double locked. Miralla was read her Miranda Rights from and Manalapan Police Department Issued Miranda Card and advised she understood her rights and was willing to answer questions. During this Post- Miranda Interview, Miralla advised she had last eaten earlier in the day and had not eaten at the restaurant she had been at, identified as Old Key Lime House in Lantana, FL. Miralla advised she had consumed approximately four alcoholic beverages. Miralla was transported to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office BAT Facility, where I requested she provide a lawful sample of her breath for the purposes of determining her level of intoxication. Miralla refused to provide a sample of her breath.

I read Implied Consent from a PBSO BAT provided Implied Consent Form. Miralla again refused to provide a sample of her breath. Based on the aforementioned information, in accordance with the totality of the circ*mstances, probable cause exists to charge Breanna Rose Miralla with one (1) count of Driving under the Influence of Alcohol (Refusal). Miralia did drive or was in actual physical control of a vehicle, while under the influence of alcoholic beverages or chemical substances as set forth in Florida Statute 877.111, or a controlled substance as set forth in Chapter 893 or any combination thereof, and was affected to the extent that his or her normal faculties were impaired, contrary to Florida Statute 316.193(1)(a).”

Miralla was booked into the Palm Beach County Jail and later released on $1000 bond. A court date is pending.