Holmes Beach police arrested Palmetto resident Edwin Kelly, 71, June 27 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence.
An officer responded to reports of a potential DUI and found Kelly sitting near his vehicle, which had a flat tire and exterior damage.
“I initially considered this to be an accident but upon further investigation determined that the flat tire and minimal exterior damage did not occur at the scene,” HBPD Officer Michael Van Horn wrote in a report.
Van Horn asked Kelly to perform sobriety exercises, which he failed.
The officer arrested Kelly and transported him to HBPD for processing, where the man registered results of 0.139 and 0.143 grams of alcohol per 100 grams of blood in two breath tests.
The legal limit for blood/alcohol concentration is 0.08.
The officer transported Kelly to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day after posting a $120 bond.
If convicted, punishments for a second-degree misdemeanor charge include up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
His arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, July 28, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice