(BRANT, ON) – From June 16, 2024, until June 17, 2024, The Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to multiple incidents involving impaired driving:
Robinson Road Collision (June 16, 2024): On June 16, 2024, at approximately 3:43 p.m., Brant County OPP responded to a two-vehicle collision on Robinson Road at Highway 24. David Hicks, 49 years old from Toronto, was charged with Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Careless Driving, and Following Too Closely.
Brant County Road 18 Collision (June 16, 2024): On June 16, 2024, at approximately 6:23 p.m., Brant County OPP investigated a collision at Brant County Road 18 near 54 Highway. Liam WEEKES, 28 years old from Brantford, was charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), Dangerous Operation, Fail to Remain at the Scene of an Accident, Operate a Motor Vehicle Without Insurance, G1 Licence Holder – Unaccompanied by Qualified Driver, Novice Driver B.A.C. Above Zero, and Use Plate Not Authorized for Vehicle.
King Edward Street Incident (June 16, 2024): On June 16, 2024, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Brant County OPP conducted observed a vehicle that earlier involved in an alcohol related incident while pumping gas. The officer conducted a traffic stop on King Edward Street in Paris, Brant County, where Alexandra YOUNG, 25 years old from Hamilton, was charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).
St. George (June 17, 2024): On June 17, 2024, at approximately 6:24 p.m., Brant County OPP received a call for service regarding a citizen’s arrest of an impaired driver at an address on Beverly Street, St. George. Wayne MARSHALL, 65 years old from Brantford, was arrested and charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs, and Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus).
Each individual was charged accordingly and released with a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS). Vehicles involved were impounded for seven days.
The Brant County OPP remains vigilant in enforcing road safety and urges the public to drive responsibly. Reporting any suspected impaired drivers contributes to safer roads for all.
