NRP Lays Impaired Driving Charges Against 15 People

Wednesday, 27 October 2021 13:39

By Linda Morgan

Latest list of impaired drivers released.

Niagara Regional Police has released the latest list of impaired driving offenders.

Between October 18th and the 24th, charges were laid against fifteen people for driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or refusing to provide a blood or breath sample.

The offenders include four people from Niagara Falls, five individuals from St. Catharines, two people each from Welland and Thorold, and one individual each from Pelham and Port Colborne.

In addition to charges, each person received a 90 day license suspension.

The NRP says impaired driving is the leading cause of criminal death in the country.

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NRP Lays Impaired Driving Charges Against 15 People

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