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Ten People Busted for Impaired Driving in Niagara

Niagara Regional Police release the latest list of impaired driving offenders

Ten people are facing impaired driving charges following R.I.D.E. spot checks in Niagara. 

Police say the checks took place from April 3rd - 9th. 

Charges were laid for driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol level over the legal limit or refusing to provide a breath or blood sample. 

In addition to charges, the following people also received a 90 day license suspension: 

Walter P. OVER, 57yrs, Fort Erie
Darryn D. MORLEY, 41yrs, St. Catharines
John A. MEAGHER, 43yrs, Niagara Falls
Lucas M. WILSON, 28yrs, St. Catharines
Nicholas J. ZYLSTRA, 29yrs, Lowbanks
Nathan J. FRIESEN, 29yrs, Welland
Jeff HOSTUTTLER, 31yrs, Little Valley, New York
Georges DUGAS, 75yrs, Niagara Falls
Joann M. CLOCHERTY, 63yrs, St. Catharines
Brandon K. VIRTUE, 43yrs, Welland

"The Niagara Regional Police Service is committed to reducing impaired driving offences through education and the apprehension of offenders through enforcement programs like R.I.D.E. Impaired driving is still the leading cause of criminal deaths in Canada and affects thousands of lives every year."

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