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Third DUI Arrest for Actress Colleen Zenk

Published 2 July 2026

Actress Colleen Zenk, best known for her long-running role on "As the World Turns," was arrested in Florida in May on misdemeanor driving under the influence charges following a minor crash. The 73-year-old soap opera star has pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for a pretrial hearing on July 29.

According to an arrest report from the Collier County Sheriff's Office, the incident occurred on the evening of May 15 outside a Tommy Bahama store in Naples. A witness told deputies they saw Zenk back her vehicle out of a handicap parking space and strike a parked car. The witness stated Zenk continued to drive away but was stopped a short distance down the road. Upon exiting her vehicle, Zenk reportedly stumbled.

The responding sergeant noted a smell of alcohol. Zenk told authorities she had consumed two cups of wine at a nearby restaurant, Bar Tulia, and agreed to perform field sobriety exercises. The arrest report details that she showed multiple signs of impairment during these tests, including issues with balance and difficulty following instructions. After the exercises, deputies placed her under arrest.

Zenk later provided two breath samples, which measured 0.206 and 0.192 blood...

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