Cranston Man Charged with DUI in North Kingstown

North Kingstown police charged 21-year-old Tanner Austin Barnes, of Kieth Ave., Cranston, with driving under the influence on Friday after he was clocked driving 80 mph in a 50 mph zone on Route 138.

Police said Barnes was also observed by an officer working a Blue Riptide DUI enforcement detail as he straddled the fog line with his Toyota and swerved in and out of his lane at around 11:30 p.m.

Once stopped, police said Barnes smelled like alcohol and failed a field sobriety test. He told police that he had four beers and was on his way back home after watching the fireworks display at Fort Adams in Newport.

Barnes was taken into custody without incident. His girlfriend was allowed to drive his car from the scene after police confirmed she was OK to drive with a breathalyzer.

Barnes reportedly registered a .123 blood alcohol reading during a preliminary breath test at police headquarters.

This is the second DUI charge for Barnes, who was arrested in February for DUI.

In addition to the DUI charge, Barnes was cited for speeding and a laned roadway violation.

He was later released and is due to appear in court on July 21 for a pretrial conference.