Newberry Woman Arrested After DUI Crash into Gas Pump

NEWBERRY – A 40-year-old Newberry woman was arrested early Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, after deputies said she crashed her vehicle into a gas pump and was later found in possession of drug-related items, leading to multiple charges including DUI and contraband smuggling.

According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded at about 2:48 a.m. to Circle K, located at 45 S.W. 250th Street, after receiving a report of a vehicle that had struck a gas pump. Deputies found the vehicle still running and the driver, later identified as Amanda Kay Edmonds, slumped over in the driver’s seat. Authorities estimated the crash caused approximately $1,000 in damage.

A probable cause search of the vehicle was conducted after deputies reported seeing a syringe in the passenger’s hand. The search reportedly produced drug paraphernalia, including two cut straws and several Narcan injectors. A deputy noted Edmonds displayed signs of impairment and performed extremely poorly on field sobriety exercises. She was placed under arrest for driving under the influence. Edmonds reportedly agreed to provide a breath sample but refused to submit to a urine test, deputies said. The deputy also noted there were no alcoholic beverages in the vehicle and Edmonds did not smell of alcohol.

Authorities reported that the items found were associated with illegal narcotics. Deputies also referenced an earlier incident in which Edmonds was found slumped over inside a gold Dodge Ram truck and reportedly in possession of fentanyl. Officers stated that a clear plastic baggie containing a brown powdery substance was visible on the center console and later determined to be 1.8 grams of fentanyl.

Before being booked into jail, Edmonds was warned of additional charges if she brought undisclosed drugs into the detention facility. She denied having anything further, but surveillance video reportedly showed her discarding a clear baggie containing a white powdery substance that tested positive for cocaine. After being advised of her Miranda rights, Edmonds declined to speak with deputies.

Edmonds has been charged with smuggling contraband into a detention facility, maintaining a vehicle for the purpose of using drugs, driving under the influence with property damage, refusal to submit to a urine test and possession of drug paraphernalia. Court records show she has one felony conviction and seven misdemeanor convictions. She also has a Notice to Appear from Dixie County related to introducing contraband into a detention facility. Judge Susan Miller-Jones set bail at $72,000. The judge also ordered Edmonds to be fitted with a transdermal alcohol monitor prior to release and required a substance abuse treatment screening.

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