Holmes Beach police arrested Odessa resident Richard Patino, 53, July 17 on a second-degree felony charge for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Patino also was charged with two third-degree felonies for possession of a concealed weapon and possession of cocaine, a controlled substance.
An officer responded to reports of a domestic disturbance and spoke with the complainant, who said she had been involved in a verbal altercation with Patino, who is her father.
The complainant said she no longer felt safe sharing the vacation rental unit due to him “almost killing her” about a year ago, according to the police report.
The complainant said Patino had left for a walk.
The officer located Patino, who said he had no weapons on him. However, on conducting a search, a loaded pistol was found in the pocket of his shorts.
The officer arrested Patino and searched his vehicle, finding a wallet containing a plastic bag of white powder that field-tested positive for cocaine.
Patino was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was released July 18 on a $10,500 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a second-degree felony charge includes up to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, while a third-degree felony charge can include up to five years in prison or probation and a fine of up to $5,000.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice