Belleville Police Lay Multiple Charges After 4 Seperate Impaired Driving Arrests
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Belleville Police reported four separate impaired driving arrests over a three day period, with incidents involving suspected alcohol impairment, drug impairment, dangerous driving behaviour, and a fail to remain collision.
The arrests took place between May 8th and May 10th in different areas of the city.
All four accused were released on Undertakings with future court dates.
Driver Accused of Swerving Across Roadway
The first incident happened on May 8th at 9:24 p.m., when Belleville Police responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver in the city’s west end.
Police say the vehicle had reportedly been swerving across the roadway and nearly striking other vehicles. Officers later located the vehicle and observed it cross into the oncoming traffic lane before conducting a traffic stop.
As a result, Nohelia Fargas, age 45, of Belleville, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg.
She was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in June.
Drug Impairment Charge Laid After Traffic Stop
On May 9th at 12:22 p.m., Belleville Police conducted a traffic stop in the city’s west end.
Police say officers spoke with the driver and observed signs of impairment during the interaction.
Terri Woodcock, age 45, of Belleville, of no fixed address, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired by blood drug concentration.
She was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in June.
Arrest Made on North Front Street
On May 10th at 2:18 a.m., police responded to a report of a suspected impaired driver on North Front Street.
Officers located the vehicle, spoke with the driver, and observed signs of impairment.
As a result, Justin Garcia, age 28, of Napanee, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg.
He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in July.
Charges Laid After Fail to Remain Collision
Later on May 10th at 12:50 p.m., Belleville Police responded to a reported motor vehicle collision in the city’s east end.
Police say one vehicle struck another and failed to remain at the scene. Officers located the suspect vehicle a short distance away and observed signs of impairment while speaking with the driver.
Jason Hall, age 51, of Pickering, was arrested and charged with operation while impaired by alcohol, operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration over 80 mg, and failure to stop after an accident.
He was released on an Undertaking with a scheduled court date in July.
Police continue to remind the public that impaired driving remains a serious risk to everyone on the road.
Anyone who suspects an impaired driver is encouraged to call 911 immediately.
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