Sometime after 9.45pm, a security guard informed a senior security shift leader that someone had driven a car into the swimming pool.
When the security shift leader arrived at the scene, he found Teng in the driver’s seat.
He knocked on the window of the car and asked Teng to lower it so that he could render assistance. However, Teng did not do so and instead attempted to reverse the car out of the pool.
After he failed to do so, Teng opened the car door and was helped out of the vehicle by the security shift leader who noticed that he was intoxicated.
The security shift leader then escorted Teng to the security office before returning to the pool to assess the damage.
He called the police for assistance at about 10pm and various teams of police officers were dispatched to the scene.
When the security shift leader returned to the security office, he realised that the accused was no longer there and went to search for him.
Teng was found at the golf complex within the country club compound and was escorted back to the security office.
He was then arrested after failing a breathalyser test.
Deputy Public Prosecutor Darren Ang on Monday sought a sentence of eight to 10 weeks’ jail for the accused’s rash conduct charge, and a fine of S$5,000 with a disqualification period of 30 to 36 months.
Mr Ang pointed out that Teng had not only driven “haphazardly” but also hit numerous things. However, instead of stopping, he continued to drive for eight minutes.
He said Teng had caused “extensive damage” to at least 10 different structures within Seletar Country Club, with the total cost of repairs amounting to S$17,969. He added that Teng had made full restitution to the country club on Sep 19, 2024.
Teng’s case will be heard again on Apr 9, where the judge is expected to deliver his sentence.
