Take our user survey and make your voice heard.
Tochigi prefectural police said Monday they have arrested a 29-year-old patrol officer who works in Ashikaga Police Station’s Community Affairs Division on suspicion of violating the Road Traffic Law by driving under the influence of alcohol and failing to report an accident.
According to police, an arrest warrant was issued for Naoyuki Onuma over an incident that occurred at around 2:40 a.m. on Sunday when Onuma was driving along a prefectural road in Ashikaga City while intoxicated, Fuji TV reported.
Onuma’s car collided into a traffic light pole and instead of immediately filing an accident report, he called for a tow truck to come to the scene. The incident came to light after a police officer patrolling the area noticed the wreckage an hour later.
Policer said Onuma had been drinking low-malt beer and wine alone at his home. Despite being under the influence, he was quoted as saying he decided to drive to a restaurant.
© Japan Today
6 Comments
Login to comment
Deadforgood
He should have just said he didn't remember doing it. He'll probably get off lightly regardless, being police.
Wakarimasen
Our Satsu setting another good example.
Chip Star
It's trite.
I have seen no evidence that this would be the case.
Brian Wheway
"he was quoted as saying he decided to drive to a restaurant". at 2.40 am, looking for a restaurant yer right.
sir_bentley28
A stern talking to and its all back to normal for him! I've read copious amounts of stories like this and seen it on the news enough times to know what the outcome will be.
Realization
Driving influence of alcohol.............must be punished.
Thanks God, no one hurts.