‘As the World Turns’ alum Colleen Zenk arrested for DUI in Florida

Soap star Colleen Zenk was arrested on two DUI misdemeanor charges in Naples, Florida, in May, according to court records obtained by Page Six.

The actress, 73, was taken into custody by Collier County Sheriff’s Office on May 15 and charged with DUI causing damage to property or another person, and DUI with a blood alcohol level of 0.15 or higher, per court records.

She posted bond for both charges the next day.

Zenk’s mugshot was included in the records.

According to an arrest report obtained by People, Zenk crashed into another vehicle while backing out of a handicap parking spot near a Tommy Bahama store and attempted to flee the scene, but was quickly stopped by police.

A witness claimed the “As the World Turns” star was stumbling as she exited her vehicle.

A responding sergeant who aided in the arrest alleged that Zenk’s breath smelt like alcohol.

Zenk, per the arrest report, told officers she consumed “two wine cups” at a place called Bar Tulia before the crash.

She failed her field sobriety exercises after “showing multiple signs of impairment, including balance issues, swaying and difficulty following instructions,” and was placed under arrest.

The “Young and the Restless” alum also provided two breath samples that measured 0.206 BAC and 0.192 BAC — both over the legal limit of 0.08.

Zenk had a court date on June 10 that she skipped after filing a Waiver of Appearance at Non-Mandatory Court Appearances. Her new court date is scheduled for July 29.

Zenk’s rep told People in a statement, “The charges are being defended. Ms. Zenk has not been convicted of anything. The truth will be played out in court.”

Page Six has reached out to Zenk’s rep for comment.

This is Zenk’s third DUI-related arrest.

She was charged with a DUI in Naples’ Collier County in May 2017 and posted bond. The records, obtained by Page Six, listed the incident as Zenk’s first offense.

In 2010, she was arrested for driving erratically and was hit with DUI-related charges and an improper lane usage charge.

Zenk is best known for playing Barbara Ryan on “As the World Turns” from 1978 until the show ended in 2010.

Her performance earned her three Daytime Emmy Award nominations.

She also starred on “The Young and the Restless” from 2023 to 2025.