Senior Constable Burrell said English challenged police to a fight when they spoke with him.
English, who pleaded guilty in Caloundra Magistrates Court to one count of public nuisance, said he didn't try to start a fight with police.
"I didn't challenge anyone to a fight," he said.
"Yes, I got charged with drinking in public and then I walked away and said, 'thanks very much have a good day' and they asked me to stop and that's when they arrested me."
Magistrate Haydn Stjernqvist fined English $450.
A conviction was recorded.