Niagara Man Charged With Impaired Driving

Monday, 18 July 2022 13:20

By Linda Morgan

Motorist faces numerous charges following incident on River Road in Niagara Falls.

One man is facing impaired driving charges following an incident in Niagara Falls.

Around 5:30 p.m. yesterday, a Niagara Parks Police officer spotted an erratic driver heading northbound on River Road.

The driver abandoned the vehicle a short time later and fled on foot.

The suspect was found hiding in a nearby field.

No damage or injuries resulted from the incident.

A 47 year old Niagara man faces several impaired driving charges.

Niagara Parks Police say the man also faces additional provincial offences, including Driving While Suspended and Breach of a Probation Order.

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