A Griffith driver has been charged with high-range drink driving after allegedly blowing a breath analysis reading of 0.222.
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The 44-year-old man was pulled over on Wakaden Street about 1.40am on February 14, after police noticed him driving at a slow speed and swerving over the roadway on Clifton Boulevard.
Police allege the man, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was slumped in his seat and had bloodshot eyes.
They also allege there was a strong smell of alcohol coming from the car.
The man was subjected to a roadside breath test, which returned a positive result.
He was taken to Griffith Police Station where he returned an breath analysis reading of 0.222.
The man allegedly told police he had consumed "many, many" mid-strength beers and 375ml cans of whisky mixed with ice and water.
He was issued with a field of court attendence notice for high-range drink driving and his licence was suspended.
He will now need to appear before Griffith Local Court.
Canal Street house fire
Police responded to a house fire on Canal Street on Saturday, February 13.
Police say when they arrived at about 9:16pm, there were flames coming from the roof of the home.
No one was found to be inside the premises, and Griffith and Yenda fire brigades attended the scene and distinguished the fire.
The fire brigade believe the fire began in the roof of the building, and said the incident is not suspicious at this stage.
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