A man has been charged after he was caught allegedly driving while more than four times the legal alcohol limit at the weekend.
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Police said officers were patrolling the streets of Young on Sunday night when they stopped a blue Hyundai Getz for a random breath test about 9.10pm.
The driver - a 22-year-old man - underwent a roadside breath test, which returned a positive result.
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He was arrested and taken to Young police station, where he underwent a breath analysis that police will allege returned a reading of 0.214.
The Tasmanian man was charged with high-range PCA and is due to appear before Young Local Court on Tuesday.
His licence was also suspended.
Police said inquiries are continuing.
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Andrew Pearson
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
Andrew grew up in the western Riverina town of Hay and has strong ties to the region. He is a former DA journo who has a passion for breaking news and has covered everything from council and politics to crime and court.
