A man from Parrish was arrested for driving impaired after a police officer followed his speeding vehicle on Manatee Avenue and across the Anna Maria Island Bridge.
Holmes Beach police stopped Eric Bueler, aka Eric Buehler, 46, at 1 a.m. Feb. 24 for speeding and driving impaired and the state attorney filed a formal driving-under-the-influence charge March 7.
According to an HBPD report, Officer Tom Fraser observed Bueler’s vehicle eastbound at 78 mph in a 45-mph zone. The officer reported the vehicle straddling, weaving and reaching a speed of 107 mph before Bueler came to a stop.
Bueler allegedly told Fraser he was going home from work and had consumed “two beers.”
Bueler was unable to provide documents requested.
He allegedly told police he wanted a lawyer, refused to perform field sobriety tests and declined a breath sample.
Bueler was transported and booked at the Manatee County jail.
He was released from jail on the conditions that he not drink alcohol and submit to random urinalyses.
At his first appearance, Bueler was appointed a public defender, who pleaded not guilty on Bueler’s behalf.
His court arraignment is set for 8:25 a.m. Monday, March 28, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
