A drunk driving suspect who poured on the perfume prior to a traffic stop in The Villages has escaped a conviction for driving under the influence.
Stephanie Michelle Miller, 30, of Ocklawaha, pleaded no contest this past month in Lake County Court to a reduced charge of reckless driving. She has been placed on probation for six months and was ordered to perform 25 hours of community service, although she can “buy out” of the service at a rate of $10 per hour.
Miller was driving a black Nissan SUV at about 70 miles per hour in a 45 mph zone at about 2 a.m. Oct. 19 on U.S. Hwy. 27/441, according to an arrest report from the Lady Lake Police Department. She also ran a red light.
During a traffic stop near the Boone Gate on the Historic Side of The Villages, Miller had “eyes which were watery, glassy and bloodshot.” She also “appeared to be disoriented and laughed occasionally.” The officer noted that Miller’s “vehicle was damaged as it appeared it was recently involved in a collision.”…