Woman Accused of Attempting to Tamper with Alcohol Breath Test in Charlottesville

Charlottesville, VA, September 19, 2026 —

Charlottesville, VA – Authorities in Charlottesville have stated that a woman allegedly attempted to tamper with an alcohol breathalyzer test by consuming toilet water, according to police reports. The specific date and time of the incident were not provided.

The alleged attempt to subvert the standard procedure for measuring blood alcohol content occurred as the woman was undergoing an alcohol breath test administered by police. Details surrounding the circumstances that led to the breath test being administered, or the exact police department involved, were not immediately available.

The method described, drinking toilet water, is understood to be an effort to dilute or otherwise alter the readings of the breathalyzer device. Such actions, if proven, could have implications for legal proceedings related to driving under the influence or other alcohol-related offenses.

The name of the woman involved in the alleged incident has not been released by authorities. Furthermore, information regarding any charges that may have been filed, the specific location where the incident took place, or the outcome of the breathalyzer test beyond the alleged tampering attempt is also missing from the available information.

Authorities have not commented further on the specifics of the case or the operational procedures for breathalyzer tests.

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