Traffic cop probed on kissing allegation
20 October 2005
Source: The Herald Online
A Police spokesman Kolisile Dolweni confirmed last Friday that indecent assault and intimidation charges had been laid against the traffic officer. However, he refused to reveal
ECN learnt the traffic officer stopped Grahamstown resident Mellisa Gill Hettle for “speeding” near the town on Sunday last week.
In a statement to the police, Hettle said while the traffic officer was busy issuing her a fine “he got closer and kissed” her. The cop allegedly tried to kiss her again but she managed to push him away.
The officer ordered her to get out of her car. He then allegedly embraced and kissed her even though she told him to stop. He then pleaded with her not to tell anyone about the incident.
He allegedly asked her for her cellphone number. The woman said she had received “strange” phone calls the same day.
The incident was reported to Makana chief traffic officer Coenrad Hanekom. Hanekom told the woman to report the incident at the police station. Hanekom confirmed this week that charges had been laid against the traffic officer.
Police spokesman Kolisile Dolweni confirmed last Friday that indecent assault and intimidation charges had been laid against the traffic officer. However, he refused to reveal the officer’s name. He said police were investigating – ECN
