Kimber Lee was set for a pre-trial hearing in her DUI case on Wednesday, April 17, at Highlands County Court in Florida.
Lee is facing charges of DUI, resisting a law enforcement officer with violence and battery concerning her arrest on May 11, 2023.
According to the official police report, a Law Enforcement Officer spotted a grey Kia Soul facing the wrong direction stopped on a roadway at 4:54 PM EST on U.S. 27 and made a traffic stop.
The car began moving and drove over the land onto the paved shoulder, and “almost collided with the face of the guard rail.”
The car then turned left into the parking lot of a shopping center and finally stopped.
Lee was driving the car and was described as having “blood shot watery eyes, and she slurred as she spoke.”
The officer noted that Lee kept “forgetting why [she had been stopped] and asked me several times when (sic) I was messing with her.”
The officer further noted that he had to ask Lee several times for her driver’s license and that the retired wrestler attempted to leave the area multiple times so she could retrieve her laundry from a laundromat.
The officer explained to Lee that she was not supposed to leave but was to remain in her vehicle as she was suspected of being under the influence.
When the officer attempted to handcuff Lee, she allegedly resisted and struck him in the chest which caused him to place her under arrest for battery on a law enforcement officer.
The officer got one of the cuffs on Lee, who then allegedly “began kicking me in the chest and in my face, busting my lip and the gums in my mouth. At one point, the subject grabbed the cell phone and after I removed it from her hands and after I removed it from her hands, again I tried to place the restraints on her, and she my left hand twice hard enough to break my skin a (sic) bleed from it.”
Lee was ultimately detained and taken into custody by the Sebring, Florida Police Department, and transported to the Highlands County Jail.
The officer made contact with Lee after being treated for his injuries at a hospital and asked her to submit to a breathalyzer test.
Lee provided a sample at 10:22 PM, five hours after her initial arrest, that registered a 0.14 blood alcohol content. The legal limit in Florida is 0.08.
When asked to submit a second sample, Lee allegedly failed to comply and failed to “give a sample on purpose.” She pleaded not guilty to all of the charges on July 7, 2023.
Lee announced her retirement from wrestling on May 6, five days before the arrest.
Former professional wrestler Kimber Lee is facing charges of DUI, resisting a law enforcement officer with violence, and battery following her arrest on May 11, 2023. Lee was set for a pre-trial hearing in her DUI case on Wednesday, April 17, at Highlands County Court in Florida.
According to the official police report, a Law Enforcement Officer spotted a grey Kia Soul facing the wrong direction stopped on a roadway at 4:54 PM EST on U.S. 27 and made a traffic stop. The car then began moving and drove over the land onto the paved shoulder, nearly colliding with the guard rail. Eventually, the car turned left into the parking lot of a shopping center and came to a stop.
Lee was driving the car and exhibited signs of impairment, including bloodshot watery eyes and slurred speech. The officer noted that she seemed to forget why she had been stopped and repeatedly asked about it. Additionally, Lee attempted to leave the area multiple times to retrieve her laundry from a laundromat.
The officer informed Lee that she was not allowed to leave and should remain in her vehicle as she was suspected of being under the influence. However, when the officer tried to handcuff her, Lee allegedly resisted and struck him in the chest, leading to her arrest for battery on a law enforcement officer.
During the altercation, Lee reportedly kicked the officer in the chest and face, causing injuries such as a busted lip and bleeding gums. Eventually, Lee was detained by the Sebring, Florida Police Department and taken into custody at the Highlands County Jail.
After being treated for his injuries at a hospital, the officer requested Lee to submit to a breathalyzer test. Lee provided a sample at 10:22 PM, five hours after her initial arrest, which registered a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.14. The legal limit in Florida is 0.08.
However, when asked to provide a second sample, Lee allegedly refused to comply and purposefully did not give a sample. On July 7, 2023, she pleaded not guilty to all of the charges.
It is worth noting that Lee had announced her retirement from wrestling on May 6, just five days before her arrest. This incident has likely had a significant impact on her personal and professional life.
Driving under the influence is a serious offense that can have severe consequences. It endangers not only the driver but also other road users. It is essential for individuals to understand the risks and legal limits associated with alcohol consumption before getting behind the wheel.