Media Release
Release Date: January 14th, 2019 - 2:46pm
Originator: Constable, Steve Elms, Corporate Communications, 905-825-4747 ext 5224
Contact: Constable, Steve Elms, Corporate Communications, 905-825-4747 extension 5224
Location: Halton Region
Impaired Driving Offences Within Halton Region
On January 12, 2019, just after 12:00 am, Halton Police officers initiated a traffic stop in area of Millside Drive and Main Street in Milton. As a result of an investigation, Alfonzo Ponce Najera (41) of Milton was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On January 12, 2019, just before 11:00 am, Halton Police responded to a collision in the area of Brant Street and Caroline Street in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, Tyler Nyhuis (24) of Burlington was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On January 13, 2019, just before 3:00 am, Halton Police officers responded to a citizen-initiated complaint in the area of Steeles Avenue and Sixth Line in Halton Hills. As a result of an investigation, Adam Moss (29) of Oakville was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On January 13, 2019, just before 7:30 am, Halton Police officers initiated a traffic stop in area of Main Street and Drew Centre in Milton. As a result of an investigation, Daniel Khan (35) of Mississauga was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
The Halton Regional Police Service remains committed to road safety through prevention, education and enforcement initiatives.
Members of the public are reminded that driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is a crime in progress and to call 9-1-1 immediately to report a suspected impaired driver.
The Service’s Twitter and Facebook accounts should not be used for this purpose as they are not monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.