Trinidad and Tobago: Prisons officer charged by police for drunken driving

The Trinidad and Tobago police charged a prisons officer for driving under the possession of alcohol and running into a light pole.

Monday, 14th June 2021

Trinidad and Tobago: Prisons officer charged by police for drunken driving

Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago: The Trinidad and Tobago police charged a prisons officer for driving under the possession of alcohol, and running into a light pole. The 40-year-old prisons officer was charged on Saturday after testing 66 micrograms over the 35 limits. Curdy Francis was charged by Cpl. (Ag.) Soodeen of the Valencia Police Post. Reports state that members of the Northern Division had been tailing a black pick-up truck heading east along the Eastern Main Road. The officers requested assistance and an Eastern Division Emergency Response Patrol, driven by PC James, with PC Bones and PC Norville in the company, responded. While proceeding west along the Eastern Main Road, the officers observed the vehicle heading east, swerving from side to side. The pick-up collided with the police vehicle in the vicinity of light pole number 1029 before running off the roadway. Curdy Francis tested at 101 micrograms and was arrested and charged for the offence of driving under the influence. All persons involved in the collision were taken to the Sangre Grande Hospital to seek medical attention. Due to the lockdown and curfew imposed in the country, no serious injuries were recorded in the incident. The accident could've been fatal if the normal traffic and general public was on the roads enjoying their weekend.

People have applauded the efforts of Trinidad and Tobago for charging an official for their wrongdoings. The accused prison officer would be virtually presented to the court after Monday.