12 Arrested in Kent Drink and Drug Driving Crackdown
Kent Police cracked down hard over the weekend of 18-20 March 2022, arresting 12 drivers for offences linked to drink and drug driving across Ashford, Canterbury, Thanet, and the M20 motorway.
Sleepy Driver and Early Morning Crash Lead to Arrests
Among the arrests was a 38-year-old Ramsgate man caught nodding off behind the wheel in a Broadstairs drive-through car park on Saturday morning. A 29-year-old woman from Canterbury was also hauled in on suspicion of driving under the influence after a crash in Pin Hill, Canterbury, in the early hours of Sunday. Both suspects are currently released pending further inquiries.
Seven Charged and Facing Court
- Michael Moore, 33 – drink driving in Ramsgate (Ellington Road), to appear Margate Magistrates’ on 12 April.
- Steven Webster, 52 – drink driving in Ramsgate, bailed until court 12 April.
- James Harrington, 39 – drink driving in Margate (Marine Drive), scheduled 19 April court date.
- Danny Garforth, 37 – drink driving in Cliftonville, court on 7 April.
- Jake Fox, 30 – drink driving in Herne Bay, attending court 12 April.
- Michelle Burton, 43 – drink driving in Ashford (Pluckley), court date 8 April.
- Scott Darby, 45 – drink driving on M20 near Folkestone, court 20 April.
Police Warn: Drink and Drug Driving Has Serious Consequences
PC Dave Sansum, Kent Police’s Drink and Drug Driver Liaison Officer for east Kent, said:
“Patrols use breath and drug testing devices and will routinely stop drivers to keep our roads safe. Over this weekend, 12 people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. It’s worrying to see so many offenders. Remember, your choices behind the wheel have consequences. Driving after drinking or taking drugs risks your life, others’ lives, and could land you in court.”
