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Police have shared two impaired driving cases today.
A Brighton man is facing impaired driving charges after being stopped by Quinte West OPP on Sunday.
Police conducted a traffic stop on County Road 2 just before 2 a.m., after observing a Highway Traffic Act violation.
The driver, Daniel Shaw of Brighton, was transported back to the police station for testing and charged with impaired driving. The 40-year-old has been released with a court date in December. Shaw’s license has been suspended for 90 days, and vehicle impounded for 14 days.
Quinte West OPP continue to remind everyone that impaired driving is entirely preventable, and remains a serious threat to public safety. Those who suspect an impaired driver are urged to contact 9-1-1. Those who want to report a suspected impaired driver after the fact, or other non-emergency traffic concerns, can contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca
Belleville Police responded to a report on Monday just after 9 p.m., about a possible impaired driver in the east-end of the city. Officers were able to locate and stop the suspected vehicle. Belleville Police add that the driver was showing signs of being impaired. The driver, 38-year-old Guerra Palacios from Belleville, is facing impaired driving charges. He has been released with a November court date.
