Holmes Beach police arrested Jarrod Moore, 37, of Abingdon, Virginia, May 23 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer initiated a traffic stop in the 3900 block of East Bay Drive.
Moore, according to a police report, failed field sobriety exercises and registered breath samples with results of 0.209 and 0.231 grams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath.
The state’s legal blood alcohol level limit for driving under the influence is 0.08.
Moore was arrested and taken to the Manatee County jail, where he was released May 24 after posting $500 bond.
Moore was also cited for driving a vehicle without functional taillights and with a suspended license.
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, July 1, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice
