Officer, known only as AB, would instead be found guilty of lesser charge of driving under the influence after ‘fruitful’ negotiations, court hears

A high-ranking New South Wales detective who allegedly consumed more than 20 drinks before crashing a police car could be acquitted of high-range drink-driving after “fruitful” negotiations between the prosecution and defence.

The officer, who can only be referred to as AB under a 40-year suppression order, allegedly crashed a police car in Sydney’s NorthConnex tunnel after getting drunk at a work function in May 2023. After he crashed the car, he allegedly did “a runner”.

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