Holmes Beach police arrested Jack Thomas, 21, of Sarasota, on Aug. 21 on second-degree misdemeanor charges for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol and refusing to submit to DUI testing.
Thomas displayed signs of impairment during a traffic stop and refused to perform field sobriety exercises or provide breath samples for testing,
He was taken to the Manatee County jail in Palmetto, where he was later charged with a third-degree felony for allegedly battering an MCSO deputy while in jail.
Thomas was released Aug. 22 after posting $5,650 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor includes up to 60 days in jail.
An arraignment will be Sept. 24 at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice
