Holmes Beach police arrested Zachary Haughey, 29, of Bradenton, Feb. 3 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol.
Haughey also was charged with a first-degree misdemeanor for allegedly refusing to submit to a blood/alcohol level test with a prior suspension for refusing to submit to DUI testing in 2015.
An officer saw a motorist traveling at a high speed southbound on Gulf Drive around 4:22 a.m. and, after using a radar to clock the motorist driving 50 mph in a 35-mph zone, he pursued and stopped the driver.
The officer, who saw a half-full beer bottle in the vehicle, asked Haughey to perform field sobriety exercises, which he failed.
The officer arrested Haughey and transported him to the Holmes Beach Police Department, where he refused to complete breath or blood/alcohol-level testing.
The officer transported Haughey to the Manatee County jail, where he was released the same day after posting $1,250 bond.
If convicted, punishment for a first-degree misdemeanor include up to one year in jail, one year of probation and a fine of up to $1,000.
Punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor include up to 60 days in jail and a fine of up to $500.
An arraignment will be at 8:55 a.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.
— Ryan Paice
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