Twenty-nine motorists arrested in sixth 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 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 26:

• Russell Wilson, 47, of Hanemill Court, Northampton, was charged with failing to provide a breath sample in custody. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 13.

• Dumitru Dominte, 23, of Berneshaw Close, Corby, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 13.

• Richard Dewey, 33, of Westminster Way, Daventry, was charged with being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court on February 13.

• Bradley Atkins, 43, of East Avenue, Burton Latimer, was charged with being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court on February 13.

Tuesday, December 27:

• A 38-year-old man from Northampton was arrested on suspicion of being in charge of a motor vehicle whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

• Richard Barker, 55, of Station Road, Burton Latimer, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 13.

• A 28-year-old man from Liverpool was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Thursday, December 29:

• Alexander Fletcher, 39, of Mill Road, Wellingborough, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 13.

• Vadim Popa, 37, of Shrubfield Grove, Corby, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He was due to appear before Northampton Magistrates on December 30.

• A 23-year-old man from Corby was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Friday, December 30:

• Darren Graham, 51, of James Watt Avenue, Corby, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• Constantin Levinte, 24, of High Barnes Close, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• Ifeanyi Ojike, 51, of Tennyson Road, Luton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• Abdul Foysul, 37, of Westminster Road, Wellingborough, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

Saturday, December 31:

• George Lazar, 45, of Swinford Hollow, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• Kwadwo Anponseh, 39, of London End, Irchester, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• Rafel Kalicki, 37, of Gold Street, Wellingborough, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• A 31-year-old man from Sandwell, was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol following a road traffic collision. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Sunday, January 1:

• Kevin Chalmers, 57, of Weavers Road, Wellingborough, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• Artur Lozinschi, 28, of Longueville Court, Northampton, was charged with failing to provide a breath sample in custody. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• John Harper, 55, of White Post Court, Corby, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• A 34-year-old man from Northampton was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He has been released under investigation.

• Leonard Cercelaru, 23, of Colham Road, Uxbridge, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• Lewis Campbell, 35, of Brickwell Court, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He was due to appear before Northampton Magistrates on January 2.

• Calin Munteanu, 30, of Manning Road, Northampton, was charged with driving whilst over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• A 41-year-old man from Northampton was arrested on suspicion of driving whilst unfit through drugs. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.

Monday, January 2:

• Bernard Amoako, 41, of Eider Grange, Bedford, was charged with failing to provide a breath sample. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

• Farai Cheuka, 40, of Robin Lane, Wellingborough, was charged with failing to provide a breath sample. He was due to appear before Northampton Magistrates January 2.

• Mathew Finney, 44, of Hydes Lane, Hinckley was charged with failing to provide a breath sample. He will appear before Northampton Magistrates on February 16.

Drivers who cause a death while driving under the influence of drink or drugs face 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.