Holmes Beach police arrested resident Raymond Margel Jr., 57, July 9 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer saw a motorist swerving between lanes around 1:30 a.m. and investigated.
After the officer saw the motorist drive into a lane of oncoming traffic and swerve off the roadway, he conducted a traffic stop.
The officer spoke with the driver, Margel, who was slurring his speech, had bloodshot eyes and swayed while standing after he exited the vehicle.
The officer asked Margel to perform field sobriety exercises but the man refused. So the officer arrested Margel for suspected DUI.
Margel also refused to provide a breath sample.
He was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day on a $120 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor charge includes up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice