Holmes Beach police arrested Robert Riddick, 35, of Bradenton, on March 29 for a second time on a second-degree felony charge for allegedly possessing cocaine with intent to sell.
Riddick, in the March 29 arrest, also faces two first-degree misdemeanors for allegedly possessing less than 20 grams of marijuana and violating a pretrial release for a previous arrest.
The previous arrest was on March 13, also in Holmes Beach, where Riddick was stopped by police for unsafe driving and then found in possession of plastic bags containing cocaine and marijuana, a pill of unprescribed dextroamphetamine, as well as a digital scale and additional paraphernalia, according to police.
He has pleaded not guilty to charges in the March 13 arrest.
On March 29, police officers found Riddick while responding to reports of a drug deal in the 5300 block of Holmes Boulevard.
A police report said Riddick had a marijuana cigarette and several plastic bags of cocaine for a total of about 10.7 grams.
He was arrested and taken to the Manatee County jail, where he remained without bond as of April 4.
If convicted, punishment for a second-degree felony charge includes up to 15 years in prison, 15 years of probation and a fine of up to $10,000.
Punishment for a third-degree felony charge includes up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a fine of up to $5,000.
Punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor charge includes up to one year in jail, one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, May 24, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.







