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Drunk police officer leads other officers on chase, crashes into three cruisers

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September 22nd, 2014 (InsideCostaRica.com) A police officer who was driving under the influence of alcohol was arrested on Saturday after leading other police officers on a chase, evading several roadblocks and crashing into three police vehicles and a fourth civilian vehicle in the process.

 

The incident took place shortly before 6pm, when officers took notice of a vehicle leaving an area where drugs are known to be sold in Rita de Pococí, Limon.

 

When officers attempted to stop the vehicle, the driver of the vehicle, a 24-year-old police officer identified by the last name Sanchez, proceeded to lead other officers on the chase, which ultimately ended at the officer’s home.

 

Sanchez was carrying ¢800,000 in cash as well as a marijuana cigarette.

 

Breath tests confirmed that Sanchez was driving with 0.38 milligrams of alcohol per liter of breath, nearly five times greater than the legal limit of 0.08.

 

The Ministry of Public Security said it has opened an administrative proceeding against the officer.

 

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  • Michael Clarkson

    Police love to find money on people because this money will be stolen by the politicians and some high ranking policeman is Xmas time all yer round for the corrupt CR government and the police.

  • disgusted

    Remember the head of government security that crashed into cars over in Escazu, blind drunk? Well he got a free pass. He got his attorney to make a deal that would not be offered to us. He said he was sorry, paid a little fine and community work. He did not loose his license. Claims he is going to rehab. Ha! .. It is who you know. Now I suspect he as well will make a deal, saying he was scared or some BS. Alcoholism consider a disease so he gets treatment . Quietly go back to work in a couple of months if the past predicts the future here.

  • Ken Morris

    Administrative proceeding? Let’s see, the guy was carrying double his monthly salary in cash, plus pot, on top of driving someone’s car blind drunk, fleeing arrest, and crashing into four other cars. Methinks an administrative proceeding may be a tad lenient.

  • Joe1047

    A few months off with pay?

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