Nineteen motorists arrested in fourth week of annual drink and drug driving campaign

Northamptonshire Police is again naming drivers charged with drink driving as part of its annual winter campaign to tackle offending during the FIFA World Cup 2022 and over the festive period.

As part of the six-week crackdown those caught driving over the legal limit will be publicly named on the Northamptonshire Police website and social media. This is a hard-line approach the Force has taken over recent years.

Monday, December 12:

• A 21-year-old man from Towcester was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. He has been released under police bail pending further enquiries.

• Constantin Marin, 36, of Lindisfarne Road, Corby, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on January 9.

Thursday, December 15:

• A 21-year-old man from Northampton was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Friday, December 16:

• Mark Cohen, 47, of Limehurst Road, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on January 30.

• Paul Mugwagwa, 47, of Johnson Avenue, Wellingborough, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• Nicolae Smigliuc, 35, of Symington Street, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• Mikayal Reading, 20, of Highlands Drive, Daventry, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. She will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

Saturday, December 17:

• Nicolae Borogan, 42, of Clevedon Road, Luton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• Regan Turney, 24, of Atterbury Way, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• A 16-year-old boy from Daventry was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

• Simon Gibson, 34, of Droue Court, Rothwell, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• Cory Robinson, 23, of Wake Way, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• A 58-year-old from Rushden was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. He has been released under police bail pending further enquiries.

• Harry Little, 23, of Riverstone Way, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

Sunday, December 18:

• Soloman Adebiyi, 37, of Stanley Street, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• A 24-year-old from Corby was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. He has been released under police bail pending further enquiries.

• Luke Joyce, 22, of Andrews Way, Raunds, was charged with failing to provide a speciman of breath for analysis. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• Troy Panton, 39, of Minerva Way, Wellingborough, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

• Olivia Owens, 21, of Hartwood Croft, Kettering, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. She will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 2.

Court result:

The following people have appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol:

• Jamie Charles Ault, aged 36, of Paddock Road, Woodford, appeared before Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Friday, December 9, after being arrested and subsequently charged on Thursday, December 8, with driving whilst under the influence of alcohol. He was sentenced to eight weeks in prison and given a 40-month driving disqualification and ordered to pay victim surcharge and costs totalling £239.

Drivers who cause a death while driving under the influence of drink or drugs faces up to 14 years’ imprisonment. If they’re fortunate not to be involved in a collision, if caught, they risk up to six months in prison, an unlimited fine and a substantial driving ban.

However, The Institute of Advanced Motorists calculate that a drink or drug drive conviction could cost up to £70,000 because of fines, solicitors fees, increase in the cost of car insurance and losing a job.

To report suspected drink or drug driving in confidence, call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or dial 101. In an emergency, call 999.