A 36 year old Cobourg woman is charged with impaired related offences after a Port Hope Police officer observed a vehicle being driven at a high rate of speed on Peter Street.
On the 11 th of January 2020 shortly before 1:00 am the Officer stopped the vehicle which appeared to be a Taxi from A-1 Taxi.
The officer commenced and investigation into the driver who was noted to have a passenger on board.
The investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation of a conveyance.
The passenger, which was determined to be a fare, was picked up by another cab company at the request of Police.
Julie Marie Couvieau is further charged with operation of a conveyance excess blood/alcohol and operation of a vehicle while prohibited.
The vehicle was impounded at the scene. She appears in court at the end of January 2020.
Port Hope Police – Taxi Driver Charged With Impaired Driving and Driving With A Suspended License