Former GMP officer PC Helena Stone was caught by her fellow officers during their annual sting operation against people who drink and drive during the Christmas period
It was the night before Christmas when PC Helena Stone decided to get behind the wheel of a car, despite being too drunk to drive. Now, after being caught red-handed by her Greater Manchester Police colleagues, she has received a ban from driving and from ever serving in the police again.
The judge fined her £400 and disqualified from driving for 18 months, but the consequences of PC Helena's actions did not end there. The following year, after resigning from the force in shame, the former constable was brought before an accelerated misconduct hearing.Chief Constable Stephen Watson, who presided over the hearing at GMP headquarters on Friday, March 8, ruled that her actions amounted to gross misconduct and she would have been dismissed if still serving.
“Her fate should serve as a cautionary note to any officer foolish enough to commit a similar offence.”
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Nikki Watson appointed Northamptonshire chief fire officerFormer senior police officer Nikki Watson is being investigated by the police watchdog.
Read more »
Dealers, 'hides', burner phones and fake taxis - inside a blitz on crimeA crack team of GMP officers has made a serious dent in Rochdale's underworld
Read more »
Exclusive: Former Police Federation Chair calls for public inquiry over allegations of ‘systematic bullying’ in organisationThe Police Federation was set up to defend the pay and working conditions of rank-and-file officers in England and Wales - a bit like a trade union, but one that cannot go on strike.
Read more »
Serial rapist and former Met Police officer David Carrick stripped of £22,000 state-funded pensionSerial rapist David Carrick has been stripped of his state-funded Metropolitan Police pension, the mayor of London has confirmed.
Read more »
Northamptonshire firefighters await decision on new chiefNorthamptonshire firefighters wait to hear if a former senior police officer will be their new chief.
Read more »
The story behind striking pink city building nestled between the treesThe former police house is gated off from the busy Woodborough Road
Read more »