Accused Impaired Drivers Are Being Outed in Halton
Published October 22, 2017 at 4:47 pm
Halton police are once again releasing names of impaired driving suspects across Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills.
Halton police are once again releasing names of impaired driving suspects across Oakville, Burlington, Milton, and Halton Hills.
Names of the accused are being published as a deterrent in the hopes of reducing impaired driving across the region.
The operation of motor vehicles while drivers are impaired by alcohol and/or drugs remains a serious concern for Halton Region.
In an effort to bring more attention to the risk of driving while impaired, assist in identifying witnesses and reduce continued offences, the service is reporting the following incidents:
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Name: Jennifer Lahey, 37, of Burlington
Date/Time: October 18, 2017 8:14 p.m.
Location: Burlington
Charges:
• Impaired operation of motor vehicle
• Impaired driving – over 80 mgs
Name: Harry Stecyszyn, 63, of North York
Date/Time: October 17, 2017 4:00 p.m.
Location: Burlington
Charges:
• Impaired operation of motor vehicle
• Driving under suspension
Name: Ryan Mainprize, 35, of Acton
Date/Time: October 13, 2017 1:31 a.m.
Location: Acton
Charges:
• Impaired driving – over 80 mgs
Name: Griffen Spence, 27, of Burlington
Date/Time: October 14, 2017 11:15 p.m.
Location: Burlington
Charges:
• Impaired operation of motor vehicle
• Impaired driving – over 80 mgs
Despite years of awareness campaigns illustrating why driving a vehicle while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs is dangerous, impaired driving remains the top criminal cause of death in Canada.
Police say they’re remaining committed to road safety through prevention, education and enforcement initiatives.
Members of the public are reminded that driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is a crime in progress and to call 911 immediately to report a suspected impaired driver.
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