Several incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol have been recorded by the police.
In one case, a man was arrested for allegedly driving a truck under the influence of intoxicating liquor on Friday at about 04h43 along the C24 road.
The weekend crime report released on Sunday states that the man was driving the truck, with a Keetmanshoop registration number, while his blood alcohol concentration exceeded the prescribed limit. He is expected to appear before the Rehoboth Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
In another incident at Rehoboth, a man (25) was arrested after allegedly driving a sedan while under the influence of alcohol at about 14h25 on Church Street at Block A. His breath-exhaled alcohol reading was reportedly 0.49 mg/L. He is also expected to appear in the same ourt on Monday.
At Kalkrand, a Namibian man (41) was arrested at about 21h28 on Friday after allegedly driving a goods vehicle while intoxicated. The incident occurred on the C21 gravel road in front of the Kalkrand Police Station. His final breath-alcohol result was recorded at 0.76 mg/L. He is expected to appear before the Mariental Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
At Stampriet, a Namibian man (28) also faces charges of driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor and reckless or negligent driving. The incident occurred at about 17h30 near the T-junction of the C20 road to Soetdoringlaagte.
The police allege that the suspect was driving a double cab bakkie when he collided with a shop route indicator. His breath-exhaled alcohol reading was recorded at 1.22 mg/L.
No injuries were reported, and the driver was alone in the vehicle. He is expected to appear before the Mariental Magistrate’s Court on Monday.
– Nampa
