Mark HAWLEY – Assault, Drunk Driving

(BRANT, ON) – The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged one individual following a single-vehicle collision on Highway 403.

On March 17, 2025, at approximately 6:27 p.m., Brant County OPP, along with Brant-Brantford Paramedic Services and Brant County Fire Services, responded to a report of a black pickup truck that had rolled over into the north-side ditch on Highway 403 westbound, west of Paris Road.

Emergency responders located the lone male occupant, who was assisted from the vehicle and transported to hospital for medical assessment. Further investigation determined that the driver had been operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol. The driver was placed under arrest and later became combative with officers.

As a result, Mark HAWLEY, 54 years old, of Brantford, has been charged under the Criminal Code with:

• Operation while impaired
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Obstruct peace officer
• Assault peace officer

The accused was released from custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford at a later date.

The OPP reminds drivers that impaired driving is a criminal offence that poses serious risks to public safety. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online at https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/.

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