Bay of Plenty police officer convicted of drink driving after crash is deeply regretful - lawyer
28 Apr, 2021 08:33 AM
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Rotorua Daily Post
The lawyer for a Bay of Plenty cop convicted after crashing a police car while drink driving on duty says the officer apologises to the public and his colleagues.
Andrew Rush, 38, admitted two driving offences in the Whakatāne District Court yesterday following the incident in Edgecumbe earlier this month.
He pleaded guilty to one count each of careless driving and driving with excess breath alcohol.
The charges follow a single-vehicle crash involving a police vehicle at the corner of Otakiri Rd and Main St, Edgecumbe, at 8.30 pm on April 6 this year.
A 38-year old Bay of Plenty police officer has admitted two driving offences in the Whakatāne District Court following an incident in Edgecumbe earlier thi
As stated by Bay of Plenty District Commander Superintendent Andy McGregor:
A 38-year old Bay of Plenty Police officer yesterday admitted two driving offences in the Whakatāne District Court following an incident in Edgecumbe earlier this month.
The charges follow a single-vehicle crash involving a Police vehicle at the corner of Otakiri Road and Main Street, Edgecumbe, at 8:30pm on 6 April.
The officer pleaded guilty to one count of careless driving, and one count of driving with excess breath alcohol.
He was convicted and sentenced to six months’ disqualification, a $1000 fine and $2013 in reparation.
The on-duty officer was the sole occupant of the Police vehicle, and was not injured in the crash.