A Norwalk woman was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) twice in a matter of hours.

The first charge occurred Sunday after Sophia Kiriakoudis, 31, pulled into her driveway at 101 Norwood Ave. and was approached by Norwalk Police Officer Dave Daniels.

"The woman walked away from the officer after being told to stop," Sgt. Jim Montana said.

When Daniels confronted her again, Kiriakoudis identified herself. She said she hoped the officer could give her "a break," Montana said, because she said she would face a felony DUI if Daniels charged her.

It's unknown if that's accurate, but Kiriakoudis was convicted of DUI in 1999, 2001 and 2002.

Daniels administered a field sobriety test on the suspect.

"She showed several signs of being impaired," Montana said.

When Kiriakoudis was at the station, she refused to take a breath test, he said.

She then was released to a sober person.

Later, Officer Chris Hipp saw a vehicle with a familiar-looking driver go behind him on Summit Street near Linwood Avenue. Hipp then conferred with Daniels, who had initiated a traffic stop with the same vehicle.

"The vehicle must have hidden from the officer (Hipp) because he couldn't find it," Montana said.

Hipp later saw the vehicle behind him on Woodlawn Avenue. Montana said the officer stopped the vehicle near the Corwin Street railroad tracks and determined the driver was Kiriakoudis.

The woman, who again refused to submit to a breath test, was charged with another DUI and driving with a suspended license, which was related to the earlier traffic stop.

Kiriakoudis then was transported to the Huron County Jail, where she was released after posting bond.