Holmes Beach police arrested resident John Joseph, 78, Sept. 30 on a second-degree misdemeanor for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Joseph also was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor for resisting a law enforcement officer without violence.
An officer saw a motorist drive down Manatee Avenue, which was closed due to a downed power line.
The officer called for backup and conducted a traffic stop.
After backup arrived, the officers spoke with the driver, Joseph, who had glassy eyes and smelled of alcohol, according to a report.
Joseph declined to perform field sobriety exercises.
The officers asked Joseph to exit the vehicle since he was under arrest for DUI, but Joseph also refused to comply.
The officers removed Joseph from the vehicle and arrested him, then transported him to the police department for processing, where he refused to submit breath samples.
An officer issued Joseph a citation for driving around a detour sign and barricade.
Joseph was then taken to the Manatee County jail, where he was released after posting $2,000 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor includes up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.
Punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor includes up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.