Holmes Beach police arrested Tampa resident Riley Tennant, 31, July 10 on a second-degree misdemeanor for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

An officer found a vehicle without a license plate double-parked in the lot outside Walgreens, 3200 E. Bay Drive, July 9 and the motorist, Tennant, displayed signs of impairment.

Tennant failed field sobriety exercises and, at the HBPD, provided two breath samples of 0.000, as well as a urine sample.

At the Manatee County jail, a Manatee County Sheriff’s Office deputy evaluated Tennant and found him “under the influence of CNS depressants.”

Tennant was released from jail July 15, after posting $500 bond.

If convicted, punishment for a second-degree misdemeanor includes up to 60 days in jail.

An arraignment will be Aug. 13, at the Manatee County Judicial Center, 1051 Manatee Ave. W., Bradenton.

— Ryan Paice

 

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