REPORT: 911 caller saw Cape Councilwoman driving wrong way before DUI arrest<\/a><\/p>\nTake a look at the body camera video:<\/p>\n
New body camera footage shows Cape Councilwoman arrested for DUI<\/p>\n
According to a police report, officers responded to a 911 call from a concerned citizen who reported a reckless driver.<\/p>\n
“Yes ma’am, I’m on Del Prado going north. I’ve got a car in front of me that it looks like they are definitely drunk,” the caller told dispatchers.<\/p>\n
Police say Kaduk was driving home from a VIP night at a restaurant in downtown Cape Coral when she was pulled over.<\/p>\n
The body camera footage shows Kaduk exiting her vehicle after the traffic stop. She had glassy eyes and smelled like alcohol, according to the police report.<\/p>\n
When asked to perform field sobriety tests, Kaduk initially shook her head.<\/p>\n
“I’m just shaking my head no because this is ridiculous, but whatever,” Kaduk said in the video.<\/p>\n
She eventually participated in some field sobriety tests, including walking in a straight line.<\/p>\n
During the testing, Kaduk made comments about the temperature.<\/p>\n
Heard in the video:
Kaduk: “I’m stopping you because it’s 60 degrees outside.”
Officer: “It’s actually -21 in Iowa from where I’m from.”
Kaduk: “Well, I’m from Cape Coral. I grew up in this exact same district that I’m representing.”<\/p>\n
Less than 10 seconds later, Kaduk announced she was leaving the scene.<\/p>\n
“I am actually leaving because you have found nothing,” she said before walking away from officers.<\/p>\n
Police then placed Kaduk in handcuffs.<\/p>\n
The police report states she refused to provide a breath sample twice until arriving at the Lee County Jail.<\/p>\n
Kaduk faces charges for DUI and refusing to submit to a breath test. She has been released on bond.<\/p>\n
The District 7 councilwoman was elected in November 2024. Court records show she was previously arrested for DUI in 2013 but pleaded no contest to reckless driving.<\/p>\n
Line reached out to Kaduk and her attorney to see if they wanted to comment on the body camera footage, but neither have responded yet.<\/p>\n
Court records show Kaduk’s attorney has entered a not guilty plea on her behalf. She is scheduled to appear in court on January 5.<\/p>\n
Kaduk shared this statement with Line on Wednesday: <\/p>\n
“I want to address the incident that occurred early this morning in which I was arrested and charged with DUI. I fully understand the seriousness of this matter and the disappointment that many may feel. I am truly sorry for the concern this has caused our community, my colleagues on the City Council, and our city staff. Serving the people of Cape Coral is an honor, and I take that responsibility very seriously.<\/p>\n
I intend to cooperate fully with the legal process as this matter moves forward. Out of respect for that process, I cannot comment further on any specifics at this time. I sincerely apologize for the distraction this creates for our city and the important work before us. I understand that trust between the public and their elected officials must be earned, and I am committed to working to restore that trust through my actions.”<\/p>\n
Rachel Kaduk<\/p>\n
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