Male Arrested After Following an Ambulance While Impaired by Drugs
On September 6, 2024, at about 8:45pm, police were located in the area of King St. W. and Home St., involved in an unrelated situation where someone required medical attention. Paramedics were called to attend that location. As they were on route, it was noticed that a 39-year-old, male was operating a vehicle and following the Ambulance. The vehicle was driving at a high rate of speed, at one point passing in front of the Ambulance and was also running red lights. The subject followed the Ambulance to the location where the officers were. Officers stopped the subject and after a short conversation, it was recognized that the male was impaired drugs. The male was arrested and taken to a Drug Recognition Expert for further assessment. The subject was also found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine.
In conclusion, his driver’s licence was suspended, vehicle towed and the subject was charged with operation while impaired by drugs, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, fail or refusal to comply with demand and possession of cocaine. He was released on conditions with a future court date.