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Off-duty Police officer in Waitemata drove while intoxicated and crashed into another car

24 May 2022

The Authority oversaw a Police investigation into an allegation that an off-duty Police officer drove when he was intoxicated, crashed into another car, and then lied to the attending officers about who was driving.

Police charged him with dangerous driving and driving while under the influence of alcohol. The officer pleaded guilty to the charges and resigned from Police.

The Authority agrees with the outcome of the Police investigations.

IPCA: 21-7345

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