Pedestrians jumped out of harm’s way as they crossed Bridge Street at about 11:33 p.m. March 10.
Ryne M. Johnson, 26, of Bradenton, was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence and ticketed for failure to use due care toward a pedestrian.
Bradenton Beach Police Officers John Tsakiri and Steven Masi estimated Johnson’s 2010 Mercedes-Benz was traveling at 35-40 mph in the 15-mph zone. They pulled Johnson over at the Circle K, 103 Gulf Drive S., and called the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office to perform a DUI investigation.
MCSO Deputy Andrew Vanover reported Johnson showed signs of impairment and initiated a field-sobriety test. After Johnson swayed, stumbled and nearly fell multiple times, the test was discontinued, according to Vanover’s report.
Johnson was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he provided breath samples measuring 0.248, 0.222 and 0.246. The legal limit is 0.08. Johnson was later released on a $500 bond.
On March 21, the 12th Circuit Court State Attorney Office filed a formal DUI charge.
Johnson’s arraignment is set for 8:25 a.m., Monday, April 10, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.