A Chattooga County woman was arrested on DUI charges following a late-night traffic stop on April 29, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies were dispatched to the Highway 100 bridge in response to a report of a vehicle smoking from underneath. A witness reported that the driver, later identified as 53-year-old Ame Ann Rape, appeared disoriented and was attempting to leave the scene.

When deputies arrived, they located Rape’s vehicle and made contact with her. The responding deputy noted a strong odor of alcohol and observed signs of impairment. Rape admitted to having consumed alcohol earlier in the evening.

Authorities conducted field sobriety tests, during which deputies reported multiple clues of impairment, including lack of smooth pursuit in both eyes and difficulty maintaining balance and following instructions during the walk-and-turn test.

Based on the results of the investigation, Rape was placed under arrest and charged with DUI/Alcohol – 0.08 grams or more.

She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail and later consented to a blood test. No further incidents were reported.

The case was handled by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.