Hamilton Police continue to work towards safer streets for all as traffic stops over the course of the long weekend resulted in the arrest of four drivers. Driving while under the influence of alcohol continues to be a problem despite the message of Don’t Drink and Drive. Alcohol driving related offences automatically include an immediate seven day vehicle impoundment and a 90 day driver’s licence suspension.

On Friday, February 16, 2018, shortly after 9:00 p.m., police observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed- well exceeding the speed limit- in the area of Burlington Street East and Sherman Avenue North, Hamilton. A traffic stop was conducted on a 2014 Ford Fusion and through investigation it was learned the driver was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

A 22-year-old Hamilton man has been arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle and Operate Motor Vehicle Over 80 miligrams of Alcohol per 100 mililiters of blood.

He will appear before the courts on Monday, March 12, 2018 to answer to the charges.

On Monday, February 19, 2018, shortly after 5:00 p.m. police observed a Blue Chevrolet Cobalt, travelling westbound on King Street East near East Bend Avenue South, Hamilton. Police also observed the date on the validation sticker had expired.

A traffic stop was conducted on the vehicle and the driver, a 32-year-old Hamilton man was found to be on a Canada wide driving prohibition. Further investigation revealed the driver was in violation of his Probation Order as well as a Driver’s Licence Suspension.

The driver has been arrested for Driving Disqualified, Breach of Probation and Drive While Licence Suspended under the Highway Traffic Act.

He was held for a Bail Hearing.

On Monday, February 19, 2018 shortly after 2:00 a.m., police observed a white Buick Verano travelling eastbound on King Street at Caroline Street, Hamilton. The vehicle was travelling the wrong way however police were able to conduct a traffic stop before a collision occurred or persons were injured.

Investigation revealed the driver, a 38-year-old Hamilton man was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.

The driver has been arrested for Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle along with Refuse to Provide a Breath Sample. He will be in court on Tuesday, March 20, 2018 to answer to the charges.

On Monday, February 19, 2018 shortly after 9:00 p.m., police observed a black 2017 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck operating suspiciously on Barton Street East, west of Gage Avenue North. A preliminary investigation revealed the vehicle was reported as stolen from the Niagara Region.

A traffic stop was conducted and police determined the driver was on a Canada wide driving prohibition and was also violating his Probation Order.

Brandon Smith, 19 years of age from Hamilton was held for a bail hearing to answer to the charges of Possession of Stolen Property, Drive While Disqualified, Breach of Probation and Drive While Under Suspension.

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