Holmes Beach police arrested Bradenton resident Kevin Comer, 19, Aug. 2 on two first-degree misdemeanors for allegedly driving under the influence with property damage.
Comer also was charged with a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly leaving the scene of a crash involving property damage.
Comer allegedly crashed through guideposts around a parking lot in the 4200 block of Sixth Avenue.
During a traffic stop, Comer appeared impaired, according to a police report.
He failed field sobriety exercises but declined to provide a breath sample.
Comer was arrested and transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day after posting a $2,500 bond.
If convicted, punishments for a first-degree misdemeanor include up to one year in jail, one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000.
Punishments for a second-degree misdemeanor include up to 60 days in jail, six months of probation and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.







