NSW Police Minister’s Driver Arrested for High-Range Drink-Driving
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A driver employed by New South Wales Police Minister Yasmin Catley was arrested and charged with high-range drink-driving after an incident on Tuesday, December 19, in Bemboka, west of Bega. The 55-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Bega Local Court on December 24.
Erratic Driving Leads to Arrest
Police responded to reports of a Toyota Prado being driven erratically near Bemboka at approximately 3:00 PM on Tuesday. Upon locating the vehicle, officers conducted a roadside breath test which returned a positive result. the driver was subsequently taken to Bega police station for further testing.
A subsequent blood alcohol reading revealed a concentration of 0.183 – more than three times the legal limit in new south Wales. The driver’s license has been immediately suspended.
minister Unaffected, New Police station Opening Proceeding
Minister Catley was not a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the arrest. She is scheduled to officially open the new $23 million Bega police station alongside NSW Police Commissioner Mal Lanyon on Wednesday, December 20.
“The new Bega Police Station is a state-of-the-art facility that ensures officers have modern resources and cutting-edge technology to continue to keep the community safe,” Minister Catley stated in a press release issued Wednesday morning.
Ongoing Examination
The driver has been charged with high-range drink-driving, and authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Minister Catley’s office was contacted for further comment.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
