A man faces a DUI charge and several other charges after an Oct. 29 traffic stop for speeding in Holmes Beach.
Holmes Beach Police Officer Alan Bores was conducting stationary radar in the 5200 block of Gulf Drive when Andrew Braaten was clocked going 38 mph in a 25-mph zone. Bores reported following the motorist, who turned on Marina Drive and into the Island Shopping Center parking lot after Bores signaled him to stop.
The officer observed the odor of alcohol and slurred speech when he requested registration and proof of insurance from the driver.
Braaten said he had been to a party in Cortez and consumed three beers.
After difficulty with field sobriety tests conducted at the stop, Braaten was transported to the HBPD, where he refused a breath sample request.
He was read his Miranda rights and transported to the Manatee County jail. He faces charges of DUI, refusal to submit to BAL, speeding, failure to display registration and no proof of insurance.
Bail was set at $500 and Braaten was released Oct. 29.