Police in Whitby make first arrest of 2024 Christmas drink and drug drive campaign
Police in Whitby have made the first arrest in Scarborough and Ryedale Command’s Christmas drink and drug drive campaign 2024.
On Sunday evening (December 1), PC Barnes and PS Thompson from Whitby Neighbourhood Policing Team were on patrol in rural Whitby on the lookout for drivers under the influence of drink or drugs.
They came across a vehicle where the driver was suspected to be under the influence of alcohol.
The vehicle was stopped and the driver admitted consuming alcohol and a roadside breath test was shown to be over the limit.
Later at Scarborough Custody the driver provided two samples just under the charging threshold.
A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: “The message is clear... Don't Drink and Drive.
“Anyone who suspects someone is drink or drug driving should call police on 999 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”