A Bradenton man was arrested March 8 after he turned in front of a southbound vehicle on Gulf Drive and sped across the Cortez Bridge.
Jake Rodgers, 20, was arrested for driving under the influence at 2:18 a.m. at 124th Street West and Cortez Road in Cortez.
BBPD Officer Alexander Hurt stopped Rodgers.
According to a police report, Hurt observed Rodgers, driving a white Toyota, turn left at the light at the Gulf Drive-Cortez Road intersection, where he violated another motorist’s right of way.
“The other vehicle had to brake abruptly to avoid a collision,” the report stated.
Manatee County Sheriff’s Deputy Brandon Rowe arrived to take over the DUI investigation and reported Rodgers performed poorly on the field test.
Rodgers was transported to the Manatee County jail, where he posted a $500 bond and was released.
His arraignment is set for 8:25 a.m. Monday, April 9, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.