Police say it's to raise awareness and act as deterrence
In an attempt to stop people from drinking and driving, Niagara regional police are releasing the names of those charged with alleged impaired driving in the region.
Police have released 22 names, the majority from Niagara, who were charged between December 18th and New Years Eve.
Police add each driver, the youngest being 18, the oldest 81, have been given a 90 day licence suspensions.
Craig A. MCWHIRTER, 36yrs, Niagara Falls
Angelia N. EDEN, 33yrs, Niagara Falls
Christian R. AUDET, 27yrs, St. Catharines
Douglas E. PENNY, 76yrs, Fort Erie
Glen F. ELLSWORTH, 57yrs, Welland
Dylan R. RATCLIFFE, 33yrs, Fort Erie
Remo R. SACCO, 70yrs, Welland
Marcello TITONE, 56yrs, Niagara Falls
Edward A. MICHALCZYK, 18yrs, Niagara Falls
Victoria A. ANTONIO, 39yrs, Niagara Falls
Douglas R. HANNELL, 81yrs, Welland
Gordon R. ALLEN, 58yrs, St. Catharines
Sable J. MILLER-KERR, 25yrs, St. Catharines
Hayley K. BARNHARDT, 36yrs, Lowbanks
Juan E. RAMIREZ-VERA, 40yrs, St. Catharines
Christopher R. WAINMAN, 58yrs, Niagara Falls
Sher SINGH, 25yrs, Brampton
Ryan T. KNUDSON, 38yrs, Welland
Patricia M. HUIZINGA, 54yrs, West Lincoln
Danny J. OPPENLAENDER, 39yrs, Niagara-on-the-Lake
Dawn E. CURRIE, 46yrs, Welland
Breanna L. TOBIN, 25yrs, Niagara Falls
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