Drunken businessman forces Police patrol off road

A businessman has been taken into Police custody after he reportedly forced a Police patrol off the road and then began behaving disorderly towards several law enforcement officers at a Police station.
Reports are that the incident occurred at about 23:10h on Tuesday, and involved a dark blue pickup truck, GZZ 200, which was being driven by the businessman. Police say a male passenger was in the vehicle at the time of the incident.
Police Headquarters, in a statement, said ranks performing duties at Mc Doom, East Bank Demerara (EBD) alerted their colleagues on the western side of the Demerara Harbour Bridge of a speeding vehicle that was headed their way after running a Police patrol off the road.
The pickup was, as such, stopped at the western exit of the bridge, and the driver was told of the allegation made against him.
The Police say that the businessman, who provided his name, address and profession, denied the allegation, but while he was being spoken to by the ranks, it was observed that he appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.
When asked to subject himself to a breathalyzer test, the businessman refused, and started behaving disorderly.
At that stage, he was questioned about the firearm seen in his waist, for which he produced a licence. Police say the officers took possession of his firearm out of caution for public safety due to his behaviour, and, after a lengthy delay, he was escorted to the La Grange Police Station, where his vehicle was also impounded.
The Police say that while at the station, the driver continued to behave disorderly in the presence of other ranks. He was warned several times about his behaviour, but he continued to behave disorderly and was subsequently taken into custody.
The driver later subjected himself to a breathalyzer test, with the first reading recorded at 125mg and the second at 147mg, but he refused to sign the slips.
Investigations are in progress.