A 27-year-old man was fined SGD6,400 after was banned for driving for 2.5 years after he got drunk and behave in a violent manner.
Maverick Neo Yong Xiang pleaded guilty to 1 charge of committing public nuisance, 1 charge of mischief and 1 charge of drink-driving.
The incident happened in May 2020, after drinking 5-6 cans of beer he took his father’s car and drove under the influence of alcohol from Punggol Central to Tampines.
After he arrived at his ex-girlfriend home, he started to shout and knock on the door and said that he wanted to see his ex-girlfriend. He was rejected entry by the girl’s father close the door telling him to go away.
After failing to see his ex-girlfriend he went back to his car only to return moments later to the unit but went to the neighbour’s door by mistake (drunk).
He started smashing the door and shouted even more loudly demanding to see his ex-girlfriend, the neighbour opened the door only to receive Hokkien vulgarities from Neo. The neighbour then called the police.
When the Police arrived they arrested him and escorted him to the police vehicle but in rage, he kicked the Police car’s door.
He has since paid the repair fees for the damaged neighbours front gate.