A 22-year-old Hooters waitress, Sophia Ross, found herself in a bizarre situation when she was pulled over for driving under the influence in Sarasota, Florida.
The traffic stop occurred on November 17, after a concerned driver called 911 to report that Ross had been swerving, hitting curbs, and stopping at green lights.
The witness even followed her and noted that she appeared to be asleep in her car before authorities arrived at the scene.
Police Arrive to Find Ross Acting Lethargic and Trying to Flirt With Officers
When Sarasota Police officers approached Ross’s car, she seemed to still be dozing off.
As she woke up, she slowly drove toward the officers’ vehicle, unintentionally striking it in the process.
She was moving lethargically, which prompted the officers to park her vehicle and begin questioning her.
According to bodycam footage that later went viral, Ross attempted to flirt with one of the officers, repeatedly calling him “daddy” and even offering to do anything for him.
Sobriety Test Refusal and Flirtatious Remarks Caught on Camera
When asked to perform a sobriety test, Ross, who had a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.318 — more than four times the legal limit — continued her flirtatious behavior.
She made inappropriate comments, even lifting her sweatshirt and moving toward the officer’s bodycam.
Despite being told she was being recorded, Ross kept making suggestive remarks, saying, “I would do anything for you” and questioning the officer about his drink choice.
Drunk and In Denial, Ross Protests During Arrest
As officers continued their investigation, Ross’s behavior became more erratic.
She denied driving, even though she had been stopped while driving, and repeatedly refused to comply with the officers’ requests for a sobriety test.
She also tried to challenge the officers’ version of events, saying, “I was not [driving]. No, I wasn’t.”
At one point, she even made gun-like gestures with her hands while questioning the officers.
Flirting Continues Despite Warnings From Officers
As the situation escalated, Ross moved to the other side of the street for the sobriety tests.
She continued making flirtatious comments, suggesting that she and one of the officers “make out” and expressing her attraction to him.
Despite the officer’s attempts to remain professional, Ross persisted in her behavior, even asking one of the officers for his phone number, which he refused to provide.
Sophia Ross Refuses Sobriety Test and Is Handcuffed
After multiple attempts to get Ross to cooperate, the officers informed her that she was being recorded.
Despite the warnings, she remained defiant, telling the officer, “I don’t care who sees this, mom, dad, grandma, family.”
Eventually, Ross refused to complete the sobriety test but complied when officers handcuffed her.
She continued to complain that she needed to use the bathroom as she was placed in the police vehicle.
Ross Faces DUI Charges After Blood Alcohol Level Recorded at 0.318
Sophia Ross was charged with DUI for driving with a blood alcohol level greater than 0.15, a charge supported by reports of her slurred speech, bloodshot eyes, and unsteady feet.
She pleaded not guilty to the DUI charge during her arraignment in December and was released on a $500 bond.
Ross is expected to appear in court again for her pre-trial hearing this Thursday.
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