Arkadiusz W. was arrested in Chorzele, Poland, on April 23, 2026, after allegedly driving under the influence and offering officers bribes.
Investigation Launched into Alleged Bribery
The Przasnysz District Prosecutor’s Office is investigating Arkadiusz W. for allegedly driving while intoxicated and attempting to bribe police officers after a traffic stop.
Investigators state the suspect initially offered 5,000 złoty, then increased the offer to 10,000 złoty, to avoid official action.
Details of the Arrest
On April 23, 2026, police from the Chorzele Police Station stopped a vehicle, an Audi, for a traffic check.
The driver was subjected to a breathalyzer test.
High Alcohol Content Detected
The breathalyzer test revealed approximately 3 promille (0.3%) of alcohol in the driver’s system, according to the Ostrołęka District Prosecutor’s Office.
Following the test results, the driver allegedly offered the bribe to avoid arrest and related procedures.
Prosecutor’s Statement
Prosecutor Elżbieta Edyta Łukasiewicz, spokesperson for the Ostrołęka District Prosecutor’s Office, stated the suspect “initially promised to transfer the amount of 5,000 złoty, and then the amount of 10,000 złoty” to the officers.
Attempt to Circumvent the Law
The prosecution alleges the suspect intended to induce the officers to violate the law by foregoing the arrest and associated official duties related to driving under the influence.
Charges Filed and Detention
Arkadiusz W. was arrested and placed in police custody, and subsequently charged by the Przasnysz District Prosecutor’s Office.
Specific Charges Detailed
The first charge relates to promising a financial benefit to officers Marcin T. and Krzysztof G. of the Chorzele Police Station, offering 5,000 złoty and then 10,000 złoty to influence them to violate the law.
The second charge concerns driving the Audi A6 while intoxicated, with test results showing 1.48 mg/l and 1.50 mg/l of alcohol in the breath.
Potential Penalties and Preventative Measures
The suspect faces charges under Article 178a §1 and Article 229 §3 of the Penal Code, carrying a potential sentence of up to 10 years imprisonment.
A police supervision order has been imposed as a preventative measure.