Wrong-Way Driver Arrested for DUI on Sheldon Road in Westchase

Dash and body camera footage shows the driver struggling to park and perform sobriety tests before DUI charge.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:03am

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A driver was arrested early Sunday after allegedly traveling the wrong way on Sheldon Road near West Linebaugh Avenue in Westchase, according to deputies' dash and body camera footage. The woman reportedly struggled to park, turn off her car, and provide her license before roadside sobriety tests led to a DUI charge. Residents may notice increased enforcement on these key neighborhood roads.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about impaired driving and public safety on local roads in the Westchase community. The Sheldon Road corridor is a major thoroughfare, and wrong-way driving poses a serious risk to other motorists, pedestrians, and residents.

The details

According to the footage, the driver was spotted going the wrong way on Sheldon Road near West Linebaugh Avenue. She reportedly had difficulty parking her vehicle and turning it off, as well as providing her driver's license to deputies. After failing roadside sobriety tests, the woman was arrested and charged with DUI.

  • The incident occurred early Sunday morning.

The players

Sheldon Road

A major thoroughfare in the Westchase neighborhood of Tampa, Florida.

West Linebaugh Avenue

An intersection on Sheldon Road in Westchase.

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What’s next

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office may increase patrols and monitoring along the Sheldon Road corridor in response to this incident to ensure public safety.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of responsible driving and the need for continued vigilance and enforcement to prevent impaired and dangerous driving behaviors that put the Westchase community at risk.