Fort Erie Resident Busted on Impaired Driving Charges

Monday, 23 January 2023 12:21

By Linda Morgan

Police called after vehicle blocked lane of the Niagara Parkway

A Fort Erie resident is facing impaired driving charges following an incident in Niagara Falls.

Earlier today, police received a call about a driver on Niagara Parkway near Service Road 29.

Upon arrival, officers spotted a vehicle blocking the entire southbound lane of Niagara Parkway.

Police say the driver told them the car had a flat tire.

Officers suspected the driver was impaired, and asked for a breath sample.

The driver failed the breathalyzer test.

A 20 year old Fort Erie resident has been charged.

Anyone with information relevant to the case is asked to call Crime Stoppers of Niagara at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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