Holmes Beach police arrested John Richards, 54, of Anna Maria, Aug. 25 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer saw a motorist purposefully seem to avoid him in the 5400 block of Marina Drive around 12:35 a.m.
The officer followed and saw the motorist weave in one lane before driving for about half a block in a wrong lane, conducted a traffic stop.
The driver, Richards, had slurred speech, “watery” and “glassy” eyes, as well as breath that smelled of alcohol, according to a report.
After stepping from the vehicle, Richards staggered and swayed.
The officer asked Richards to perform field sobriety exercises, which he refused.
Richards was arrested and transported to the Holmes Beach Police Department, where he refused to provide breath samples.
He was then taken to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day after posting $120 bond.
If convicted, 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 8:55 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.