A 22-year-old Bradenton driver observed spinning his vehicle’s front tires and speeding in Holmes Beach after drinking at an Anna Maria bar was arrested for driving under the influence.
At 2:25 a.m. Nov. 21, Christian E. Patterson was clocked at 41 mph in a 25-mph zone in the 5300 block of Gulf Drive, according to a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office report.
Law enforcement pulled Patterson over and noticed a strong odor of alcohol and blood shot eyes, according to the report.
Patterson also allegedly told police he had been drinking and performed poorly on field sobriety tests.
Transported to the Manatee County jail, Patterson provided two breath samples, measuring 0.204 and 0.197, according to the report. The legal limit is 0.08.
Patterson was released on a $500 bond.
His arraignment is set for Dec. 23 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
