Media Release
Release Date: December 6th, 2019 - 11:36am
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 December 2, 2019 just before 11:00 pm, Halton Police officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative in the area of Brant Street and Fairview Street in Burlington. As a result of this initiative, Robert Barey (66) of Burlington was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On December 3, 2019, just before 7:00 pm, Halton Police officers responded to a citizen-initiated complaint in the area of Cornwall Road and Allan Street in Oakville. As a result of an investigation, Milan Halicka (52) of Oakville was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
On December 4, 2019, just before 3:30 pm, Halton Police officers responded to a citizen-initiated complaint in the area of South Sheridan Way and Sherwood Heights Drive in Oakville. As a result of an investigation, Diandra Halchuk-Rosart (32) of Oakville 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.