Collision on Hwy. 403 leads to Impaired Driving charges
Brant OPP members responded to a report of a collision on Highway 403 in the County of Brant at approximately 3:37 a.m. on Saturday October 5, 2024.
One involved vehicle left the scene of the collision, however police were able to locate it shortly thereafter. One person was arrested and transported to Brant County detachment for testing.
Police have charged Heather SIMS, 45-years-of-age from Brant County with the following offences:
· Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drugs
· Operation While Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
· Dangerous Operation
· Failure to Stop After Accident
The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.
22-year-old facing Stunt Driving and Speeding charges
On Sunday October 6, 2024 at approximately 10:04 a.m., members of Brant OPP initiated a traffic stop on Oakland Road in the County of Brant.
The officer was conducting speed enforcement, when they located a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was stopped after travelling 139 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone.
Police have charged a 22-year-old from Woodstock with the following offences:
· Race a motor vehicle – excessive speed and
· Speeding in excess of 50km/h over the speed limit.
The vehicle was impounded at the roadside for 14 days and the individual’s driver’s licence was suspended for 30 days. The driver is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Brantford at a later date.
Brant County OPP investigating Break and Enter in Burford
An officer with the Brant County OPP responded to a Colborne Street West business in the County of Brant for a report of a break and enter at 9:57 a.m. on Sunday October 6, 2024,
Some time between 1:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., on October 6, 2024, unknown suspect(s) forced entry into various structures on the property. Numerous items were stolen including tools and bicycles. The suspects and property are still outstanding.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, they are being asked to contact the Brant County OPP at 1-888-310-1122.
Should you wish to remain anonymous you can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or leave an anonymous online message at www.crimestoppersbb.com where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
