Holmes Beach police arrested Kevin Roberts, 55, of Bradenton, Aug. 3 on two third-degree felony charges for allegedly fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer and driving with a permanently revoked license.
Roberts also faces a charge of second-degree misdemeanor for reckless driving.
An officer saw Roberts driving a motor scooter in the bicycle lane on Gulf Drive around 10 p.m. and, when he attempted to conduct a traffic stop, the man accelerated, driving through the parking lot of the Episcopal Church of the Annunciation, swerving between traffic cones blocking the lot.
The officer activated his emergency lights and sirens and took chase. He saw Roberts drive off the road to pass another motorist and drive through a stop sign at 45th Street and Second Avenue.
Roberts eventually came to a stop, stepped off his scooter and apologized to the officer, who handcuffed Roberts.
During a search, the officer found 0.6 grams of marijuana, baggies containing brownies that smelled of marijuana and a pipe. Roberts did not have a license for the marijuana.
The officer also determined Roberts’ license had been permanently revoked.
Roberts was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day after posting $5,150 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a third-degree felony charge include up to five years in prison, five years of probation and a fine of up to $5,000.
Punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor charge include up to 60 days in jail, six months of probation and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 4, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.