Young Gloriavale leaver’s first taste of alcohol lands him in court: Greymouth Star

| Greymouth Star | NZ Herald |

A recent young leaver of Gloriavale has dodged a conviction for drink-driving, with the judge saying he needed a chance to find his way in the world.

Redeemed Standfast, 18, pleaded guilty in the Greymouth District Court yesterday to driving with excess breath-alcohol.

Standfast was new to drinking, having left the reclusive Christian community on the shores of Lake Haupiri a little over a month ago.

On the night of February 22, however, Standfast and a friend — a fellow ex-member — had been driving around Greymouth when they were stopped by police in Tainui St for a licence and alcohol check.

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