A driver on his way to work ended up in a ditch – and in hot water – after being caught over three times the legal alcohol limit.
Sussex Police Crackdown Nets 279 Arrests
This shocking crash is one of many caught during Sussex Police’s tough Christmas drink and drug-driving blitz from December 1 to January 1. A total of 279 people were arrested, with 47 already slapped with convictions and driving bans.
Who’s Been Caught and Banned?
- Gary Cooper, 32, Chichester: Failed to provide breath or blood sample. Got a suspended prison sentence of four weeks and an eight-month driving ban.
- Robert Delacourt, 81, Newhaven: Over the limit. 16-month ban plus fines.
- Gideon Mungai, 24, Lancing: Drink-driving, 28-day ban and fines.
- Mubashar Khan, 38, Eastbourne: Exceeded limit. 20-month ban and penalties.
- Christopher Taylor, 27, Carmarthenshire: Over limit and uninsured. 12-month ban, fines.
- Karen Pfeffer, 44, Worthing: 16-month ban and compensation ordered.
- Archey Olley, 19, Hastings: 17-month ban and fines.
- George Hemming, 20, Worthing: 16-month ban, fines.
- Alouis Marimirofa, 39, Southampton: More than triple the limit. 25-month ban, fines.
- Errol Manning, 50, Crawley: 18-month ban and financial penalties.
- Jason Ward, 33, Eastbourne: 14-month ban and fines.
- Emily Saunders, 29, Brighton: 12-month ban and fines.
- Mark Davies, 41, Hastings: 20-month ban and fines.
- Helen Brooks, 36, Worthing: 16-month ban and penalties.
- Nolan Bird, 50, Bexhill: Suspended prison sentence of eight weeks, 36-month ban, and fines.
Warnings From Sussex Police
Sussex Police warn that drink and drug-driving remains a top cause of serious crashes and deaths. Penalties are severe – prison, hefty bans, fines, plus hard hits on jobs and insurance.
“Driving under the influence is never worth the risk. If you suspect someone is impaired, call the police or Crimestoppers anonymously,” Sussex Police urged.
Think someone’s driving impaired? Don’t stay silent – report it now.
