Man Charged After Internet Outage

Wednesday, 31 January 2024 06:44

By Geoff Waterfield

Police say he's been charged with impaired driving after hitting hydro pole, that knocked out service

A man in his early 30s has been charged after that Cogeco internet outage yesterday morning.

Hamilton police say they responded to calls of an impaired driver, and when confronted, the driver sped off.

Police did not chase the driver, but eventually he was found after they say the truck hit a power line pole in the city.

That impacted not only power for Hamilton, but also internet service for the area, and also Niagara.

More from Local News

Moyer Farms Making $12M Investment

New state-of-the-art facility being built in Lincoln.
Niagara Falls Going Green for St. Patrick's Day

A beloved annual celebration throughout much of the world.
St. Catharines RIDE Campaign

One driver was nabbed for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
Davies Challenges Gov't on EV Support

Niagara South MP told parliament of problems at 2 Niagara EV plants
Welland's Plan for Hospital Contribution

City council voting for multi-year plan to pay for its $17.8-million portion of South Niagara hospital
New GO Station Coming to Niagara

Metrolinx is working with the region to build one in Grimsby, there will be public consultation on this
Most Serious Collisions in Summer: Region

The region is working on road safety with less money due to no speed cameras
Coach Service Added to Airport

The Niagara airport working with Air Canada and Landline Company for service to Toronto