Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton resident Christopher Gregory, 38, Jan. 22 on a second-degree misdemeanor for driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer saw a motorist driving east in the 600 block of Manatee Avenue without tag lights and conducted a traffic stop.
On speaking to Gregory, the officer reported he smelled of alcohol and had empty alcoholic beverage cans on the floorboards of his vehicle.
The officer asked Gregory to perform field sobriety exercises, which he refused.
The officer arrested Gregory on suspicion of DUI and transported him to the HBPD for processing. There, Gregory twice refused to provide breath samples.
The officer also issued Gregory traffic citations for driving without tag lights and no proof of insurance.
The officer then transported Gregory to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day after posting $120 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor charge includes up to 60 days in jail, six months of probation and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be Feb. 23, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice