Police in Dunedin are disappointed by the number of drivers recording extremely high breath alcohol levels and acting aggressively when confronted by officers over the weekend.
Sgt Simon Reay said a 31-year-old woman was stopped by police in Forbury Rd about 2.10am on Saturday and recorded a breath alcohol level of 907mcg.
She was suspended from driving for 28 days and had been summonsed to appear in the Dunedin District Court on a charge of drink-driving.
Later in the day, at 9pm, police attended a single-vehicle crash in Centre Rd, Momona, where the 34-year-old driver and sole occupant was lucky to escape injury.
"Following a failed breath alcohol test, he was detained", Sgt Reay said.
"He refused to accompany police and wanted to walk away.
"He was highly agitated and aggressive — threatening to fight police."
His aggressive nature allegedly continued throughout his arrest.
"He was warned several times for his behaviour. He became resistive and assaultive to Dunedin police staff."
Eventually the man was transported to the Dunedin Central Police Station, where he gave an evidential breath alcohol reading of 1098mcg.
He was being kept in custody until he appeared in the Dunedin District Court, charged with drink-driving, breach of bail, behaving threateningly and resisting police.
"The breach of bail was not to threaten or offer violence."
Also on Saturday, about 10pm, police attended another car crash, where a 21-year-old man was witnessed reversing into a parked car before exiting the car and walking off into a nearby party.
"He was located by police and blew a result of 1316mcg.
"The extent of the damage to the car is unknown."
Sgt Reay said police were disappointed by the high levels returned by people over the weekend.
"I want to reinforce the message that people need to keep themselves and others using the roads safe, and plan their evenings ahead accordingly."
