Driver charged after hitting police car
He allegedly returned a positive reading of 0.167.
A man has been charged over an alleged drink-driving offence near Newcastle last night.
Police were parked on Maitland Road, Mayfield, about 10.45pm Tuesday March 26, when a vehicle drove past and allegedly sideswiped the unmarked police car.
The driver of the other vehicle allegedly failed to stop and continued driving along Maitland Road.
A short time later, police from Newcastle City Proactive Crime Team stopped the vehicle on Woodstock Street, Mayfield.
The 49-year-old driver underwent a roadside breath test which allegedly returned a positive reading.
He was arrested and taken to Newcastle Police Station where a breath analysis allegedly returned a positive reading of 0.167.
The Shortland man was issued a Court Attendance Notice for drive with high-range PCA, and not give particulars to other driver.
He will appear before Newcastle Local Court on Thursday May 9.
Police have also suspended the man’s driver licence.
