Y&R Actress Arrested For Third DUI

The Young and the Restless fans will be shocked to hear that soap legend and Genoa City alum Colleen Zenks has been reportedly arrested.

This is actually Zenks’ third arrest since 2010.  The Y&R actress was reportedly booked in Florida in May for two misdemeanor DUI charges.  Keep reading for all of the details.

Colleen Zenks In Hot Water

The Young and the Restless fans will remember Zenks on the CBS soap from her role as Jordan Howard in 2023.  She was the sneaky and manipulative Aunt of Claire Newman and shared some intense scenes with Ray Wise and Hayley Erin.

Of course, Colleen Zenks is more known for her previous soap role on the canceled daytime drama As The World Turns.

Zenks played the part of Barbara Ryan for several decades and became a household name, thanks to ATWT.  She also appeared on a few primetime series like Blue Bloods and Tainted Dreams.

According to a new report from Soap Opera Network (who acquired the official police report from the actress’ arrest), “a witness indicated they observed Zenk backing out of a handicap parking spot when her vehicle struck another vehicle parked right next to it.

The witness further claimed that Zenk continued to back out after the crash and began to leave the scene, but they were able to stop her a few feet down the road. The witness alleged that they saw Zenk stumble as she exited her vehicle.

What Will Happen To Colleen Zenks

The Young and the Restless cast member was bailed out of Naples jail the next day for $1000 and promptly hired an attorney.

Zenks pleaded not guilty in June 2026 and is awaiting her next court date at hte end of July.  When more details become available, we will be sure to pass them on.

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