Impaired Driving

On July 5th at approximately 11:30 pm, Brockville Police stopped a vehicle on Bartholomew Street for a traffic violation.

The 45 year old, male driver was currently camping in the area but hails from the Kingston area. He was arrested and charged with driving while disqualified due to four separate convictions for impaired driving, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified. An arrest warrant was also in effect from our Service for failing to attend court and breaching release conditions. The subject was currently on conditions of another recognizance and officer in charge undertaking. Police also discovered a quantity of marijuana and another charge stemmed from possessing the drug.

The vehicle was impounded for 45 days and a total of 10 criminal code charges were laid as a result of the stop. The male was remanded into custody and faces a bail hearing.