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.

More from Local News

City to Review Tree Planting at Park

It has to do with trees planted where kids toboggan
Port Colborne Woman Wins Lottery

The OLG says she takes home the $200,000 top prize
Thorold Getting Tough on Feeding Wildlife

City says it can cause damage to property, and hurt animals
Port Colborne Backs Flag Desecration Request

Thorold requested criminalization of destruction of Canadian flag
Brock Student Arrested for Online Threat

NRP say this was intended as a joke, woman remorseful and released without charge
Niagara Falls Capital Budget Approved

Deputy Treasurer says it's over $50-million in spending to maintain city assets, and for growth
NRP Board Rejects Budget Request

Niagara Region's budget committee wants a million trimmed, services board says crime is getting worse
Police Looking for Robbery Suspect

They say he took jewelry from stores in Niagara