Last evening a 63-year-old Hamilton man was arrested for impaired driving in the area of James Street North and Barton Street in Hamilton's downtown core.

On Tuesday, April 26, 2023 shortly after 9:00 p.m. Hamilton Police received several 911 calls from citizens who reportedly observed erratic driving of a motor vehicle.

Hamilton Police entered into the investigation and conducted a tactical vehicle intervention on the vehicle in question resulting in the safe arrest of a 63-year-old man.

ARRESTED

• 63-old-year man
• Hamilton

CHARGES

• Dangerous Operation
• Impaired Operation
• Fail to Remain
• Operation While Impaired Equal to or Exceeds .80
• Parole Revocation

The matter will be before the courts this morning and as a result no name can be released at this time.

Anyone who may have been witness or has information on this incident is urged to contact police at 905-546-4925.

Impaired driving means operating a vehicle including cars, trucks, boats, snowmobiles and off-road vehicles while your ability to do so has been compromised to any degree by consuming alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two.

Driving while under the influence puts yourself in danger, as well as your passengers, other drivers and pedestrians.

Plan for a designated driver, take public transit, call a ride-sharing service, or arrange with a friend to stay the night.

Everyone must play a part in keeping our roadways safe.

Thank you to those members of our community who make the choice never to consume alcohol or drugs before driving. Never let anyone else drive if you know or suspect that may be impaired, call 9-1-1, save a life.

To provide information anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or submit your anonymous tips online at http://www.crimestoppershamilton.com.