Brockville RIDE program leads to impaired charge

A man is facing impaired driving charges after being stopped during a RIDE program in Brockville.

Brockville police say officers were conducting the roadside check in the area of Stewart Boulevard at about 9:30 p.m. on July 28 when the driver approached.

Officers found open alcohol containers inside the vehicle and say the driver had been consuming alcohol, according to a Thursday, July 30 media release.

Police administered a roadside breath test, which resulted in a “Fail” reading. The driver was arrested and taken to the Brockville Police Service for further testing, which police say confirmed impairment.

The man, whom police did not name, was charged with operation while impaired and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg.

His driver’s licence was suspended and the vehicle was impounded. He was released from custody with a future court date.