Date: Friday, February 6, 2009
Occurrence Type: Impaired Driver Arrested
Occurrence Number: GR09000202
Details
A 26 year old Stratford man was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation of a motor vehicle. On February 4, 2009 West Grey Police stopped a black GMC pick up at 1:20 a.m. on Grey Road 4 in Bentinck Twp, between Durham and Hanover. The driver showed signs of impairment and was arrested and transported to the West Grey Police Station for breath tests. His blood alcohol was over the legal limit. He was held until sober and released to appear in a Walkerton Court on February 23, 2009.
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Date: Friday, February 6, 2009
Occurrence Type: Stolen Motor Vehicle Recovered
Occurrence Number: GR09000220
Details
A 23 year old Listowel man faces several charges as a result of a recovered stolen vehicle from Listowel. On Feb 6, 2009 West Grey Police investigated a pick up truck that had been left on Con 2 WGR in Bentinck Twp in the ditch. Through their investigation police obtained a description of the driver. Police located the driver on Garfraxa St. S. in Durham and arrested the man. During the arrest the man broke free of the officer and ran off. The officer gave chase and took the male into custody. During the search of the man, police located a small amount of a controlled substance, and stolen property. The man is being held for bail on charges of Drive While Prohibited, Obtain Transportation by Fraud (as a result of failing to pay for a taxi fare), Escape Lawful Custody, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Possession Over $5000.00 in relation to the truck and Breach of Recognizance. He had been released on a recognizance of bail in Stratford on Oct 29, 2008.
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