Crime Brief - May 14, 2019
Type: Drugs
Incident: 19-17072
Location: Brantwood Park Road
Incident: On Saturday May 11, 2019 just after 1:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call about a motor vehicle collision on Brantwood Park Road. A female driver had been travelling south on Brantwood Park Road when she struck a vehicle parked on the side of the road. Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the accident and the female driver. While dealing with the driver Officers located suspected cocaine ($450 street value) inside the vehicle along with other drug paraphernalia. As a result of the investigation a 31 year old Brantford woman is charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking – Cocaine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. She is also charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
Type: Impaired - Drugs
Incident: 19-17249
Location: Colborne Street East
Incident: On Monday May 13, 2019 at approximately 5:00 a.m. Brantford Police Service received 9-1-1 call about a suspicious vehicle on Echo Villa Ave and Colborne Street East. A vehicle was stopped in the middle of the road and a male appeared to be sleeping in the driver seat. Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the vehicle and the male driver. Officers observed the male driver who appeared to be sleeping at the wheel with the vehicle still in drive. Officers observed a baggie containing suspected cocaine with a straw in it in the drivers lap. The driver was arrested for Possession of a Controlled Substance. Officer’s while dealing with the male observed signs of impairment. The driver was given a demand for a Drug Recognition Evaluation. As a result of the investigation a 42 year old Gravenhurst male is charged with Operation While Impaired – Drug under the Criminal Code. He is also charged with Possession of a Controlled Substance – Cocaine under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act. He is further charged with a number of offences under the Highway Traffic Act and the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
Type: Impaired - Alcohol
Incident: 19-17136
Location: Barnes Ave
Incident: On Saturday May 11, 2019 just after 10:30 p.m. Brantford Police Service received a 9-1-1 call from a residential complex on Barnes Ave. An intoxicated male had attempted to gain access to the complex and when he was unsuccessful he was seen getting into a vehicle parked in the parking lot. Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located a male matching the description in the driver`s seat of a running vehicle in the parking lot. Officers spoke to the male who showed signs of impairment and he was given a demand for a roadside screening device. While dealing with the male Officers located an open bottle of beer in the centre console of the vehicle. The driver registered a fail on the roadside screening device and was arrested. The accused was transported to the Brantford Police Service where he was to provide samples of his breath as required by law. As a result of the accused samples he was issued a 3 day licence suspension. He was also charged with Having Care and Control of a Motor Vehicle with pen Container of Liquor under the Highway Traffic Act.
Type: Impaired - Alcohol
Incident: 19-17214
Location: Lynden Road
Incident: On Sunday May 12, 2019 just before 5:00 p.m. Brantford Police Service received 9-1-1 call about a possible impaired driver on Lynden Road. A vehicle was seen swerving in and out of marked lanes and was stopping for green lights at intersections. Community Patrol Officers attended to the area where they located the vehicle parked at a Lynden Road business. A male driver had been observed in the vehicle and was located at the business. While dealing with the male driver he showed signs of impairment and was given a demand for a roadside screening device. The driver failed the roadside screening device and was arrested. The accused was transported to the Brantford Police Service where he was to provide samples of his breath as required by law. The accused samples were over two times the legal limit. As a result of the investigation a 25 year old Brantford male has been charged with 80 Plus under the Criminal Code. His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
Type: Impaired - Alcohol
Incident: 19-17027
Location: King George Road
Incident: On Saturday May 11, 2019 just after 1:30 a.m. Community Patrol Officers observed a vehicle exit a business on King George Road. When the driver observed the marked police vehicle he reversed back into the parking lot and drove to the rear of the business. Officers followed the vehicle and spoke to the driver. While speaking to the driver Officers observed signs of impairment and the driver was given a demand for a roadside screening device. The driver provided a sample which registered a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the Brantford Police Service where he was to provide samples of his breath as required by law. As a result of the investigation the driver was issued a three days licence suspension.
Type: Impaired - Alcohol
Incident: 19-17028
Location: Market Street
Incident: On Saturday May 11, 2019 just before 2:00 a.m. Brantford Police Service received a call about a possible impaired driver who had just left a business on Market Street. Community Patrol Officers attended the area where they located the vehicle driving down Market Street. Officers stopped the vehicle and spoke to the male driver. While dealing with the driver, Officers observed signs of impairment. The driver was given a demand for a roadside screening device. The driver provided a sample which registered a fail. The driver was arrested and transported to the Brantford Police Service where he was to provide samples of his breath as required by law. The accused samples were over the legal limit. A 25 year old Brantford male has been charged with 80 Plus under the Criminal Code. The accused licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle was impounded for 7 days.
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