A veteran police detective sergeant has been locked up after helping her kids hatch a scheme to shield her son from arrest following a shocking head-on crash with an ambulance.
Family Ties Fuel Shocking Cover-Up
Michelle Sanna, 51, risked her 29-year career by teaming up with her son Macauley and daughter Mollie. Their plan? Delay Macauley’s arrest long enough so he dodged a drink-drive test. On March 5, 2022, Macauley, then 18, slammed his car into an ambulance on Badsell Road, Paddock Wood. The crash injured the ambulance crew and badly damaged the vehicle. But instead of staying put, Macauley ran off, leaving his girlfriend behind.
Deceptive Family Drama Unfolds
- Michelle and Mollie lied repeatedly about Macauley’s whereabouts.
- They switched off their phones and fell asleep when the police came knocking.
- Meanwhile, Macauley was hidden inside their home for a staggering 16 hours — enough time for any alcohol in his system to clear.
Eventually, Macauley’s father, Met police officer Mark Sanna, took him to the hospital. Macauley was arrested that very evening.
Betrayal of Trust Causes Outrage
The court exposed Michelle’s use of insider police knowledge to obstruct justice, crafting false stories to hide the truth. Her actions were branded a “gross breach of public duty” and a reckless bid to protect her son. All three Sannas pleaded guilty to conspiracy to pervert the course of justice — a crime that can carry life behind bars. Michelle was sentenced to 15 months in jail. The judge slammed her police role, saying it made the offence far worse. Kent Police confirmed Michelle’s dismissal for gross misconduct, saying her behaviour had “undermined the integrity of the service and the trust of the public.” The scandal has sparked fury among locals and emergency crews alike, with many warning that when law enforcers twist the law, nobody is safe.
