Former Cop Pleads Guilty to Drunk Driving | Manchester News

A former Greater Manchester police officer, Jonathan Pickerill, faced serious consequences after being caught driving drunk with over twice the legal alcohol limit. He pleaded guilty in court, received a fine, court costs, and an 18-month driving ban. But the fallout escalated: at a misconduct hearing, Chief Constable Sir Stephen Watson condemned his actions as a betrayal of public trust and police integrity, emphasizing that officers can’t break the law—even when facing personal struggles. Despite Pickerill’s claims of mental health issues, no direct link was found, and his delayed guilty plea raised further concerns. The Chief ruled he would have been fired if still employed, and now Pickerill is barred from working for any police force ever again. 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/75931d71970f708b