Obama is my mate claims drunk driver

Obama is my mate claims drunk driver

A MAN who claimed a connection with President Obama after being caught drink driving has been banned for a year and fined £200.

Ronald McGuinness (60) was stopped by police in New Meadow Row, Castlewellan, on December 28. Arrested after failing a breath test, McGuinness told officers: “President Obama is my best friend”.

A reading of 70mcgs indicated he was driving at twice the legal limit.

Addressing Downpatrick Court on Thursday, McGuinness, of Garvaghy Park, Portadown, apologised and said he had been taking a lot of painkillers at the time.

“Did I mention something about President Obama? I am sorry Your Honour, I apologise for that.”