A resident of Sarov faces up to three years in prison for repeated drunk driving.

      On May 3, 2026, at 08:00, Incidents In Sarov, a 36-year-old local resident was detained for the second time while driving under the influence of alcohol. This was reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia for the Nizhny Novgorod region. Previously, in 2020, the man had already been convicted for driving a vehicle while intoxicated. Despite his criminal record, he again got behind the wheel in a state that raised suspicions among law enforcement. The driver refused to undergo a medical examination. A criminal case has been initiated under part 2 of article 264.1 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation - "repeated operation of a vehicle while intoxicated by a person with a criminal record." The maximum penalty under this article provides for up to three years of imprisonment. In addition, the offender's vehicle has been seized. It was previously reported that the Nizhny Novgorod resident drowned his car while trying to escape from the police. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.