Holmes Beach police arrested Evens Saint Fort, 52, of Ellenton, Jan. 31 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and a first-degree misdemeanor for refusing to submit to DUI testing.
An officer stopped the motorist, driving around 9:21 p.m. with no headlights on, and, upon observing signs of intoxication, asked him to perform field sobriety exercises, which he failed.
The officer arrested Saint Fort, who twice refused to provide a breath sample for testing while in detainment.
Saint Fort was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he was released Feb. 1 after posting $150 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor includes up to one year in jail, one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000.
Punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor includes up to 60 days in jail, six months of probation and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be March 10 at the Manatee County Judicial Center in Bradenton.