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Florida woman allegedly attacks trooper with fingernails after 120-mph drunken joyride

Brittany Bianchi arrested after alleged attack on Florida Highway Patrol officer

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A Florida woman was arrested following an alleged drunken, high-speed joyride Saturday night. 

Police say Brittany Bianchi, 31, was pulled over for doing 120 mph in a 55 mph zone. During the traffic stop, she allegedly attacked a Florida Highway Patrol trooper with her fingernails.

The incident occurred around 8:30 p.m. in St. Petersburg, FHP said. A Mercedes being driven by Bianchi allegedly raced past a trooper on the Gandy Bridge.

As the trooper was trying to take her into custody for driving under the influence, she allegedly became "violent" and dug her fingernails into the trooper's hands.  

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  • FHP trooper speaks to suspect Brittany Bianchi
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    Florida Highway Patrol trooper speaks with Brittany Bianchi outside the Mercedes sedan she was allegedly speeding in. (Florida Highway Patrol)

  • Brittany Bianchi taken into custody
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    Officers place Brittany Bianchi, 31, of St. Petersburg, under arrest on Oct. 21, 2023. (Florida Highway Patrol)

  • Brittany Bianchi back of patrol car
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    Brittany Bianchi sitting in the back of FHP cruiser prior to switching vehicles and being transported to the Pinellas County Jail. (Florida Highway Patrol)

The DUI charge is Bianchi's third offense in 10 years, FHP said.

As a result of Saturday's incident, Bianchi was also charged with resisting officer with violence, battery on law enforcement, possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding and no insurance.

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Brittany Bianchi mug shot

Brittany Bianchi was arrested and charged with DUI after the incident unfolded on the Gandy Bridge in St. Petersburg Saturday night. (Florida Highway Patrol)

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FHP provided footage of the traffic stop, where Bianchi can be heard shouting, cursing, name-calling at troopers and stating that none of the charges will hold up in court.

She was taken to the Pinellas County Jail, where her bond amounts were assessed at $17,800, according to online records. She was released Sunday morning.