Pretrial hearing held for Naples mayor charged with DUI

Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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The attorney for Naples Mayor Teresa Heitmann appeared for a pretrial hearing for her DUI arrest in late August.

She was not required to appear for the proceeding, which was held Wednesday morning.

Since her arrest, Heitmann has continued her mayoral duties, leading her community through hurricanes Milton and Helene.

WINK News contacted Heitmann following her arrest and obtained a statement from her, in which she said, “I apologize for making a mistake. I have an attorney and no comment at this time. I am sorry. I will reach out when I can.”

According to police, Heitmann took a breathalyzer exam, which resulted in a blood alcohol content of 0.155 and 0.169, twice the legal limit.

Heitmann’s next court date will be on Dec. 11 at 9 a.m.

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