Florida Woman Bites Deputy During DUI Traffic Stop

A traffic stop in Stuart, Florida, escalated into a physical struggle after deputies arrested Danielle Ouellette on suspicion of driving under the influence. Deputies initiated the stop after observing her vehicle swerving and making erratic U-turns on the roadway.

During the stop, deputies detected signs of impairment and began conducting field sobriety tests. Ouellette became visibly distraught during the process, expressing concern over the welfare of her dogs and repeatedly threatening to harm herself if they were not cared for.

Bodycam footage shows Ouellette banging her head against the patrol vehicle as deputies attempted to intervene. When deputies tried to move her away from the vehicle, she resisted their efforts and bit one deputy's arm, leaving a visible mark.

Multiple deputies were required to physically restrain Ouellette following the bite. She was subsequently placed under arrest for DUI.

After her arrest, deputies read Ouellette Florida's implied consent law, which requires drivers to submit to a breath test when lawfully arrested for DUI. Ouellette refused to submit to the test.

The incident was captured entirely on deputy bodycam footage, which shows the escalation from a routine traffic stop to a physical altercation. No additional details regarding the disposition of the dogs mentioned during the incident were included in the available footage.

Ouellette faces charges including DUI and battery on a law enforcement officer. The case remains subject to further judicial proceedings in Martin County, Florida.