On Saturday, August 20th at approximately 1:02am, while on general patrol, Port Hope Police Officers were traveling westbound on Walton street when they noticed a small pick-up truck sitting at a green light. The driver was talking to someone outside the driver side window, it appeared that the male individual was arguing with the driver. Officers noticed the vehicle had no exterior lighting illuminated. The vehicle then proceeded westbound on Walton Street and made a left turn heading south on John Street, without signaling and still without any exterior lighting.
The officer activated the emergency lights signaling the driver to pull over, the driver continued down John Street and the officer proceeded to activate his siren to get the drivers attention. The vehicle then came to an abrupt stop. When the male was asked for his driver’s license the driver provided a Passport. Officers detected the strong odor of alcohol on the driver’s breath as well as coming from the interior of the vehicle. The Officer asked the driver if he has had anything to drink this evening to which he stated “yes I have”.
The driver was then arrested and taken back to the station. Once at the station, the driver refused to provide a breath sample. The driver was charged with Adult Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs, Adult Failure or refusal to comply with demand and Adult Driving while under Suspension. He was released on an undertaking with a court date in September.
Author: Pete Fisher
Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love
