Charlottetown chamber of commerce CEO jailed for impaired driving
Robert Godfrey, the chief government officer of the Better Charlottetown Space Chamber of Commerce, has pleaded responsible to driving with a blood alcohol stage above the authorized restrict.
He appeared in provincial court docket in Charlottetown on Monday, the place he was sentenced to 3 days in jail. He began serving the sentence instantly.
Godfrey, 37, has additionally been fined $1,000 and advised to pay a $300 sufferer surcharge, in addition to shedding his licence for a 12 months. He has no prior file.
Court docket heard Godfrey’s automobile was noticed crossing the centre line whereas he was driving in Stratford on Might 7 at about 2 a.m.
Godfrey advised court docket he’s deeply remorseful and embarrassed. He stated it would not occur once more.
A spokesperson for the chamber of commerce stated officers there are making ready an announcement for launch to the media.
Godfrey took over because the chamber’s CEO in September 2021 after spending seven years as government director of the P.E.I. Federation of Agriculture,
