Hoon driver arrested in Bordertown

Just before 8pm on Friday 4 April, police responded to reports of a Honda hatch being driven erratically and doing burn outs through the township of Bordertown.

Police received multiple calls where an off-duty police officer and members of the public detained the driver until police arrived.

The driver a 24-year-old man from Bordertown was arrested and submitted to a roadside driver test and allegedly recorded a blood alcohol reading of 0.150.

The driver was charged with misuse of a motor vehicle, drive in a manner dangerous and drink driving.

He was issued a 12-month instant loss of licence, and his vehicle was impounded for 28 days.

He was bailed to appear in the in the Bordertown Magistrates Court on the 28 May.

Police wish to thank the Bordertown community for their assistance and for timely reporting.