Community & Business

16 June, 2023

Man asleep in car on road

A 32-year-old Mareeba man has been charged after police found him alseep inside his vehicle stopped in the middle of Chewko Road around 10.30am on 5 June.

A 32-year-old Mareeba man has been charged after police found him alseep inside his vehicle stopped in the middle of Chewko Road around 10.30am on 5 June. 

When police discovered him, he was allegedly asleep behind the wheel in the vehicle which was still running. 

He then allegedly returned an alleged breath alcohol reading of 0.122 per cent BAC. The man was taken to the Mareeba Police Station for further testing. 

The man was later charged with being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst under the influence of liquor (mid-range drink driving) and his licence was immediately disqualified. 

The Mareeba man is scheduled to appear in the Mareeba Magistrates Court on 19 June charged with incharge whilst intoxicated.  

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