Officer busted drink driving with child: Cops
The 50-year-old officer, attached to a specialist command, was pulled over just after 7.20am on Saturday on Victoria Rd, Ryde for a random breath test.
After returning a positive roadside result, he was arrested and taken to Gladesville Police Station. A second reading allegedly recorded his blood alcohol level as 0.093.
Police allege a child was in the vehicle at the time.
The sergeant's licence was immediately suspended and he has been charged with mid-range drink driving.
He is due to face Burwood Local Court on Tuesday, September 30.
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