Brockville diver charged with impaired after running red light

The Brockville Police Service charged a man with impaired driving over the weekend.

At about 12:30 a.m. on Sunday, police observed a vehicle make no attempt to stop at a flashing red light on Ormond Street. 31-year-old, male, operating a vehicle in the area of Central Ave. and Ormond St. The vehicle was approaching a flashing red light at the intersection and made no attempt to stop.

Police say the vehicle was stopped and it was found that the driver, a 31-year-old male, had been drinking. A breath sample was taken with an approved screening device and the test registered a fail. The subject was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing, where it was confirmed that he was impaired.

The driver was charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired – drug alcohol concentration over 80mg and flashing red light – fail to stop. Later, they were released with a future court date.