(BRANT, ON) A Brantford resident is facing charges following a traffic stop on Colborne Street East.
On August 29, 2024, at approximately 8:20 a.m., a member of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Brant Detachment, initiated a traffic stop with a passenger vehicle after it was found speeding on Colborne Street East, Brant County.
While speaking to the driver, the investigating officer observed signs of intoxication and a roadside approved screening device (ASD) test was administered, registering a failure. The driver was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Haldimand Detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Noel BOMBERRY, a 28-year-old from Brantford was charged with:
Operation while impaired blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
Speeding 1-49 km/h over posted limit
Novice driver blood alcohol concentration above zero
A 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) and a 45-day Vehicle Impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Brantford on September 12, 2024.
The OPP remind drivers and members of the public to respect our communities, comply with all laws and not jeopardize the safety of our citizens or our neighbourhoods with risky, illegal, and dangerous actions. Report impaired drivers and dangerous driving behaviours. Your call could save a life, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call will help make our roads safer for all and could save a life.