NT police officer arrested, charged with high range drink driving
A NORTHERN Territory police officer has been arrested and charged for high range drink driving
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A NORTHERN Territory police officer has been arrested for high range drink driving in Alice Springs over the weekend.
On Saturday, April 25, a 53-year old off duty police officer was arrested for drink driving.
He was subsequently charged with a High Range Drink Driving offence and will appear in the Alice Springs Local Court on July 7, 2020.
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The officer has been suspended from duty on pay while the Professional Standards Command conduct an investigation into the incident.
A spokesperson from NT PFES said no further information will be provided because the matter is before court.
This information is provided in accordance with NT Police Transparency Guidelines.
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