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.
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