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Suspected drunk driver arrested after crashing into fence in Whitefish

by DERRICK PERKINS
Daily Inter Lake | February 13, 2026 12:00 AM

A woman accused of drunkenly leading police on a chase after a night out in Whitefish earlier this month is facing multiple charges in Flathead County District Court.  

Prosecutors brought Stephanie Deeann Cardenas, 43, up on felony counts of fleeing from a peace officer and criminal endangerment as well as misdemeanor driving under the influence, first offense, following her Feb. 1 arrest. Scheduled to appear before Judge Danni Coffman on Feb. 26 for her arraignment, Cardenas was released from custody after posting a $150,000 surety bond.  

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