Holmes Beach police arrested Tristan Hendrix, 25, of Bradenton, Jan. 26 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
An officer saw a motorist in the 3000 block of Gulf Drive around 2:47 a.m. and began following as the motorist accelerated at a high speed after turning east onto Manatee Avenue.
Radar clocked the motorist driving 60 mph in a 35-mph zone, so the officer followed the motorist into Bradenton and conducted a traffic stop.
The driver, Hendrix, displayed signs of alcohol impairment, according to a Holmes Beach police report that also said Hendrix failed field sobriety exercises.
The officer arrested Hendrix, who, registered breath samples with results of 0.148 and 0.150 milligrams of alcohol per 210 liters of breath. The state’s legal blood alcohol level limit for DUI is 0.08.
The officer transported Hendrix to the Manatee County jail, where he was released Jan. 26 after posting $500 bond.
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, Feb. 27, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.