Ross Atkins, 55, of Holmes Beach, was charged with DUI Sept. 8, after a traffic stop in the 5000 block of Gulf Drive.
Holmes Beach Police Officer Alan Hurt observed Atkins drive into the Manatee Public Beach parking lot at 4000 Gulf Drive and continue north through a southbound entrance, disregarding the do-not-enter signs.
Atkins was unable to produce a driver’s license and Hurt reported that he smelled the odor of alcohol on Atkins.
Atkins agreed to field sobriety tests, which were not satisfactory.
He was placed under arrest and transported to the Holmes Beach police department, where he refused to provide a breath sample.
He was then transported to Manatee County Jail.
Atkins was released Sept. 8 on $1,500 bail.