Police Spot Case of Beer, Bust Driver

Monday, 23 July 2012 07:34

Woodstock Police arrested a repeat offender last night for drinking and driving. Police pulled over a vehicle they say was driving erratically. A case of beer was sitting in the front seat between the driver and passenger. The 25-year-old driver had been drinking and was given a roadside breath test, blowing a "warn". As mentioned, he had a previous conviction and was supposed to have an ignition interlock system, which he did not. The man faces several charges, loses his license for 3-days and his vehicle for 7-days.

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