Former Cop Caught Drink Driving | Manchester News

Former cop Jonathan Pickerill is officially out — and permanently barred from policing after blowing over twice the legal alcohol limit while off-duty, sparking outrage and a stark warning about police accountability. Pulled over in Cheshire with an 81mcg/100ml breathalyzer reading — way above the 35mcg limit — Pickerill admitted guilt, paid a steep price including an 18-month license ban and $600+ fees, and faced a misconduct hearing where Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson made it clear: drink-driving by officers destroys public trust. Despite citing mental health struggles, no excuse was accepted — and if he hadn’t already resigned, he’d have been fired. His name now sits on the College of Policing’s banned list, sending a chilling message: zero tolerance for misconduct behind the badge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a0755528e94a396d