Barrie Police Weekend Press Releases

Occurrence Type: RIDE

Occurrence #: BA16017261

Date: Saturday, April 9, 2016 – 10:00am

Police conducted a ride spot check at throughout the City of Barrie and approximately 180 vehicles were stopped.

As a result, a driver was issued a 3-day suspension, and another driver was charged with over 80.

Police also issued several charges under the Highway Traffic Act during the spot check.

Occurrence Type: Impaired Driver

Occurrence #: BA16017438

Date: Sunday, April 10, 2016 – 1:17am

On Sunday, April 10, 2016 at approximately 1:16 a.m. police were travelling south bound on Bradford Street, in the City of barrie and observed a vehicle travelling northbound through the Tiffin Street intersection.

Police attempted to stop the vehicle on Tiffin Street which continued into the Go Station located on Lakeshore Drive. The driver continued down the terminal making a left hand turn and going down the bus route. The vehicle had run out of roadway and stopped at the curb.

Police approached the driver side of the vehicle and spoke to the male driver. Police could detect a strong odour of alcohol emanating from his breath. He was slurring his words and his eyes were red and glossy.

As a result of the investigation, a 62 year old male was arrested, and subsequently charged with Impaired Driving and Over 80.

The accused was released on a Promise to appear. .

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