November 11, 23:54, Driving under the influence, Emmaboda
· Source: Polisen
Man suspected of crime after pursuit
A police patrol decides to check a motorist in Emmaboda.
The driver does not stop when signalled by a police officer, and a pursuit begins.
Shortly afterwards, the driver, a man in his 30s, drives off the road and into a small tree on Gullbergsvägen. He tries to run from the police patrol, but the patrol catches up with him and arrests the man.
The man shows signs of being under the influence of narcotics and does not have a driving licence.
The arrest is lifted and the man is taken for further testing.
A report of aggravated drunk driving and driving without a licence will be filed.
The man has not needed emergency medical care.