NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE
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Drive Over 80 mgs
On Wednesday, December 9, 2015, around 9:30 p.m., a concerned citizen called South Simcoe Police to report a possibly impaired driver in Bradford.
Officers quickly located and stopped the car.
While speaking with the driver, the officer noted the smell of alcohol on his breath and a roadside screening device test was conducted.
The driver registered a FAIL, and was taken into custody for further testing.
A 51-year-old Port McNicholl man was charged with Drive Over 80 mgs.
His car was impounded for 7 days, and his driver's licence suspended for 90 days.
He will appear in Bradford court at the end of December.
Once again, a vigilant citizen's call removed a drinking driver from our roads.
Co-operation between the police and the public is essential in maintaining public safety.
If you see a driver that you suspect is driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, note the licence plate and call 9-1-1 immediately.
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