Monday 9 March 2020

Man Arrested for High Range Drink Driving in Charlestown Allegedly Unable to Stand or Walk

BY ISABEL EVERETT

A 57-year-old man has been charged with high range drink driving in Charlestown on Sunday,  following calls from concerned residents about a man being slumped over the wheel driving on Jergi Close. 

At around 6pm police responded to the calls, with the man allegedly that affected by alcohol he was unable to stand and walk from his vehicle. 

He was taken to Charlestown police station and arrested for high range drink driving, giving a breath analysis reading of 0.229. 

He was arrested with Drive High Range PCA and his licence was immediately suspended.