Man committed to General Gaol after denying dangerous driving and possessing drugs

Friday, 3 March 2023 09:11

By Jason Roberts - Court Reporter

A man who denies dangerous driving and possessing drugs has been committed to stand trial in the Court of General Gaol Delivery.

Steven Wesley Johnston of Tynwald Road in Douglas appeared before High Bailiff Jayne Hughes at Douglas Courthouse.

The 33 year old admitted four counts of drug driving, but denies dangerous driving on Peel Road in Douglas and possessing cannabis.

He was committed to the higher court, where he’ll appear on March 31, and bailed in the sum of £500 on condition he doesn’t drive.

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