Monday, September 20, 2010

Police officer charged after recording a blood-alcohol content more the twice the limit

September 21, 2010

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A TOWNSVILLE police officer has been charged with drink driving after recording a blood-alcohol content more than twice the legal limit.

The 40-year-old senior constable registered 0.103 per cent when he was pulled over on Monday. The legal limit is 0.05 per cent.

"The officer was off duty and in a private vehicle when he was breath-tested by police in North Ward about 2am,'' police said in a statement.

He will face the Townsville Magistrates Court on October 4.

The officer is also subject to police disciplinary procedures.

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