Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton resident Jared Lockhart, 42, Sept. 13 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer saw a motorist around 11:52 p.m. rapidly accelerate after driving past his vehicle and then saw the motorist fail to stop at a flashing red light at Gulf Drive and Manatee Avenue.
The officer conducted a stop and spoke with the driver, Lockhart, who showed signs of impairment.
Lockhart consented to and performed field sobriety exercises, which he failed.
The officer arrested Lockhart and transported him to the Holmes Beach Police Department, where he refused to provide a breath sample for alcohol content testing.
The officer transported Lockhart to the Manatee County jail, where he was released Sept. 14 after posting $500 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. Thursday, Oct. 17, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice