Nine West Sussex drink-drivers banned from the roads
They were arrested during a summer crackdown by Sussex Police
A builder, a roofer, and a care assistant are among the latest people to be convicted following a summer crackdown on drink and drug-drivers in Sussex.
A total of 83 motorists were arrested in Sussex during the dedicated two-week campaign by Sussex Police, which ran from 29th June to 12th July.
The operation aims to provide education and enforcement to motorists, and is run in addition to routine roads policing activity, 365 days a year.
Of those arrested, 21 have since been convicted in court. The remaining have either been charged, released under investigation or released without charge.
Here are the latest convictions from our area:
Andrew Jones, 56, a mechanic, of Church Avenue, Haywards Heath, was arrested in Church Avenue, Haywards Heath, on 30 June and charged with driving with 86mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system.
At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 23 September, he was disqualified from driving for 22 months. He was also ordered to pay a £480 fine, £85 costs and a £48 victim surcharge.
James Scott-Brown, 21, a shop employee, of West End Lane, Henfield, was arrested on the A27 at Brighton on 30 June and charged with driving with 48mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system.
At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 17 September, he was disqualified from driving for 36 months. He was also ordered to pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.
Daniel Stevens, 36, a builder, of Downs Way, East Preston, was arrested in Alinora Avenue, Goring, on 3 July and charged with driving with 52mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system.
At Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 15 September, he was disqualified from driving for 12 months. He was also ordered to pay a £200 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.
Sebastian Kelly-Manning, 26, a roofer, of Williams Road, Shoreham, was arrested in Brighton Road, Shoreham, on 4 July and charged with driving with 52mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system.
At Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 15 September, he was disqualified from driving for 17 months. He was also ordered to pay a £86 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.
Jamie Sullivan, 25, a scaffolder, of Flower Farm Close, Henfield, was arrested in Barrow Hill, Henfield, on 5 July, and charged with driving with 59mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system and driving with no insurance.
At Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 15 September, he was disqualified from driving for 15 months. He was also ordered to pay a £320 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.
Joseph Murray, 23, a hod carrier, of Grover Avenue, Lancing, was arrested in Wantley Hill Estate, Henfield, on 8 July, and charged with failing to provide a specimen of breath for analysis and failing to stop for police.
At Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 22 September, he was disqualified from driving for 36 months. He also received a community order requiring him to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.
Laura Dempster, 32, a nursing assistant, of Tangmere Gardens, Bognor Regis, was arrested in Tangmere Gardens, Bognor Regus, on 11 July and charged with driving with 86mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in her system.
At Crawley Magistrates’ Court on 21 September, she was disqualified from driving for 17 months. She was also ordered to pay a £120 fine, £85 costs and a £34 victim surcharge.
Jemma Squirrell, 28, a telephonist, of Western Road, Lancing, was arrested in Newland Street, Worthing, on 11 July and charged with driving with 83mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in her system.
At Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 22 September, she was disqualified from driving for 17 months. She was also ordered to pay a £280 fine, £85 costs and a £32 victim surcharge.
Ainars Stambergs, 30, a mechanic, of Wood Street, Bognor Regis, was arrested in The Esplanade, Bognor Regis, on 12 July and charged with driving with 79mcg of alcohol per 100ml of breath in his system.
At Worthing Magistrates’ Court on 22 September, he was disqualified from driving for 18 months. He was also ordered to pay a £300 fine, £85 costs and a £32 victim surcharge.
If you’re prepared to drive under the influence of drink or drugs, prepare to face the consequences. These could include the following:
Killing or seriously injuring yourself or someone else;
A minimum 12 month ban;
An unlimited fine;
A possible prison sentence;
A criminal record, which could affect your current and future employment;
An increase in your car insurance costs;
Trouble travelling to countries such as the USA.
People in Sussex can text officers on 65999 with the details of people they suspect of drink or drug-driving, or visit the Operation Crackdown website.
They can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online.
If you know someone is driving while over the limit or after taking drugs, call 999.