Police: Florida man arrested on suspicion of DUI after speeding through school zone

Keys man arrested on suspicion of third DUI in 10 years

Mugshot for 55-year-old Robert Johnston.

UPPER SUGARLOAF KEY, Fla. ā€“ Police in the Florida Keys arrested a man on suspicion of drunkenĀ driving after he was stopped for speeding in a school zone.

Authorities say 55-year-old Robert Johnston's blood alcohol level measured at 0.156, nearly twice the legal limit of 0.08.Ā 

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According to police, deputies pulled over Johnston for going 34 mph in a school zone where the speed limit is 15 mph.Ā 

Upon approaching Johnston's vehicle, police saidĀ there was a strong smell of alcohol.Ā 

Police said theyĀ found one open bottle of beer and three unopened bottles in a cooler, as well as a 12-pack behind the passenger seat. Additionally, deputies said another cooler in the bed of Johnston's pickup truck had eight more beers on ice.Ā 

When speaking to deputies, Johnston had slow speech, and his eyes wereĀ watery and bloodshot, police said.Ā 

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office charged Johnston with driving under the influenceĀ for the third time in 10 years and DUI with blood alcohol content higher than 0.15.Ā 

Police saidĀ he was also cited for speeding in the school zone.Ā 
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About the Author:

David Dwork joined the WPLG Local 10 News team in August 2019. Born and raised in Miami-Dade County, David has covered South Florida sports since 2007.