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Three Impaired Drivers Charged in Woodstock

Monday, 6 June 2022 at 06:46

The Woodstock Police Service responded to three reports of impaired driving on Thursday.

WOODSTOCK - The Woodstock Police Service is once again reminding everyone about the dangers of impaired driving.

Officers responded to three separate reports of impaired drivers on Thursday.

The first call came in at around 1:30 p.m. and officers arrested a 17-year-old boy who was driving a pick up truck in south end of the city.

The second call came in at around 8:00 p.m. and Woodstock Police arrested a 35-year-old woman driving in the Park Row area.

The third call came in at 11:00 p.m. and officers arrested a 35-year-old man who was driving east on Highway 2.

The 17-year-old boy was charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration above 80. The two 35-year-olds were both charged with operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs. The woman was also charged with failure or refusal to comply with demand.

Inspector Marci Shelton would like to thank the members of the public who reported these impaired driving incidents to police.

"The Woodstock Police Service is committed to Improved Community Safety. By working with the public, conducting focused patrols and RIDE programs and providing awareness we are working to decrease the number of impaired drivers out there."

If you notice a possible impaired driver, you should call the Woodstock Police Service at 519-537-2323. You can also submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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