February 28 – March 1, 2021 News Release

Warrants

On February 28, 2021 at 3:40 PM on officer on routine patrol in the area of King St. W. and Buell St. observed a male that was wanted for several criminal occurrences.  The officer arrested the 33 year old male without incident.  He was wanted for several thefts and fraud occurrences.  The male was held in custody for a bail hearing.

Impaired/refusal

On February 28th at 11:18 PM a 36 year old male was stopped for erratic driving on King Street West.  The vehicle had been observed fish tailing as it travelled down the highway.  The officer conducted a traffic stop and detected an odour of an alcoholic beverage on the driver.  The officer made a roadside demand for a sample of his breath.  The driver refused to provide the sample so he was charged accordingly with failing to provide a sample.  His driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 7 days.  He will appear in court at a later date to answer to the charge. 

Bail Violations

On February 27th at 7:23 PM police responded to a complaint for a disturbance at a residence on Brighton Cres.  Officers attend the residence a located the parties involved.  A 40 year old female was arrested as a result as she was on bail conditions not to communicate with a person that was present at the residence.  She was charged and released with a future court date.

Suspicious Person

On the 26th of February 2021 at 8:00 AM officers were called to the area of Church Street for a suspicious male who was described a eating a pencil and threatening people in the area. Officers located the 25 year old male and completed an investigation.  The male was charged with assault and failing to comply with probation.   The suspect had been involved in an altercation with a victim at the scene and was charged as a result.  He was released from police custody with a future court date.

Impaired Operation

A 25 year old male has been charged with impaired operation of a conveyance and drive with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol.  Officers were called to Court House Ave for a disturbance on the 26th of February at 10:54 PM.  A vehicle was stopped in the area and officers arrested the driver for impaired operation.  The driver subsequently failed a breath test and was charged accordingly.  He will appear in court at a later date.

Disturb the Peace

On the 27th of February at 1:02 AM officers responded to reports of a fight on King Street at John Street.  A 51 year old male was charged with threats and assault on a 55 year old male.  The two had been in an argument that became physical.  The accused was charged and released with a future court date.

Motor Vehicle Collision

A 27 year old male was charged with failing to stop at a red light after police responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Parkedale and Stewart Blvd.  The sudden and heavy snow fall led to several accidents until the roads were cleared.  The collision caused the traffic signals to malfunction resulting in traffic delays. There were not of any injuries reported.