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Police Officer Charged After Drunk Driving Incident

4/24/2025

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A police officer tasked with safeguarding President Petr Pavel faces serious charges after a drunk driving incident in Ceská Cermná on February 8. With over one per mille of alcohol in his system, the officer, who was alone in the vehicle, was suspended on March 7 and could potentially spend up to three years behind bars if found guilty.

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Story summary

A police officer tasked with safeguarding President Petr Pavel faces serious charges after a drunk driving incident in Ceská Cermná on February 8. With over one per mille of alcohol in his system, the officer, who was alone in the vehicle, was suspended on March 7 and could potentially spend up to three years behind bars if found guilty.