BPS arrest 39-year-old female, officer assaulted
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Members of the Brantford Police Service arrested a 39-year-old woman on December 3, 2024, after a concerned citizen called to report the woman was in possession of a handgun.
At approximately 3:10 p.m., a concerned citizen called 911 to report a single motor vehicle collision in the area of Kiwanis Way and Glenwood Drive. It was reported that a woman in possession of a handgun fled the scene on foot towards a retail plaza on Colborne Street.
Officers searched the area, locating and arresting the suspect within a fast-food restaurant at Stanley Street and Darling Street.
During the search, out of an abundance of caution, two area schools were temporarily placed in lockdown.
Information received indicated the accused was wanted on outstanding warrants and was also in violation of a probation order. Search incident to arrest located a bb gun in the suspect’s possession which was seized.
During the arrest, the suspect assaulted and bit an officer.
The female suspect was transported to hospital for medical treatment due to suspected drug use. The officer was transported to hospital for treatment of injuries.
As a result of the investigation, a 39-year-old woman from Brantford stands charged with the following Criminal Code violations:
- Assault Peace Officer Cause Bodily Harm
- Possession of Firearm or Weapon
- Probation Order: Non-Compliance
The accused was held for bail.
Anyone that would like to report criminal activity within the community is asked to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050. Anonymous information can be provided by contacting Brant- Brantford Crime Stoppers at 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477. Alternatively, a web tip may be submitted at: https://www.crimestoppersbb.com/submit-a-tip/
BPS Launch Holiday R.I.D.E. Campaign
In an effort to keep our roads safe from impaired drivers, the Brantford Police Service is launching the 2024 Holiday R.I.D.E campaign. The campaign goal is to take alcohol and drug-impaired drivers off the roads and help raise awareness surrounding the dangers and consequences of impaired driving.
The BPS Holiday R.I.D.E program will be running during December 2024.
Impaired driving means operating a vehicle (including cars, trucks, snowmobiles, and off-road vehicles) while your ability to do so has been compromised to any degree by consuming alcohol, drugs or a combination of the two. Impaired driving is a very serious offence that endangers the lives and safety of everyone on our roads.
Alcohol — even one drink — can reduce your ability to react to things that happen suddenly. The effects of alcohol also include blurred or double vision, impaired attention and slowed reflexes. Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of death on Ontario’s roads.
Brantford Police Service would also like to remind drivers that both prescription and non-prescription drugs are an impairment while driving.
Penalties for Impaired Driving
If police determine that you are driving while impaired by alcohol or any drug, including cannabis, illegal drugs, prescription, and over-the-counter medications, you will face severe penalties as well as potential criminal charges if convicted in court.
The penalties vary depending on the driver’s age, licence type, the amount of alcohol or drugs in your system, and the number of times you have been convicted.
Impaired drivers will face the following penalties (depending on circumstances):
- Licence Suspension (3 days to lifetime)
- Vehicle Impoundment (7 days)
- Financial Penalties Payable ($250 to $550)
- Licence Reinstatement Fee ($281)
- An ignition interlock device may be required (6 months to 10 years)
- Attendance of mandatory education or treatment program(s)
- A mandatory medical evaluation to determine whether you meet the requirements for driving in Ontario
If convicted criminally of impaired driving in court, drivers can also face additional fines and jail time.
Throughout Canada, the maximum legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for fully licensed drivers is to be under 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood, or 0.08. Driving with a BAC of 0.08 or over is a criminal offence and the penalties are severe.
In Ontario, you will also face serious consequences if your BAC is between 0.05 and 0.08. This is commonly referred to as the "warn range.”
Drivers aged 21 or under, and novice drivers of any age (with G1, G2, M1, or M2 licenses) must not have any presence of alcohol in their blood when behind the wheel. This is commonly referred to as the "zero BAC” or "zero tolerance” rule.
Young and novice drivers are also prohibited from having any presence of cannabis in their system as well as other drugs that can be detected using approved drug screening equipment. Ontario has a zero-tolerance approach to both alcohol and drugs for all young and novice drivers.
Don’t Do It - Avoid Driving Impaired
There are simple steps you can take to stay safe and avoid driving while you are impaired by drugs or alcohol:
- Have a plan to get home safely. Have a designated driver, use public transit, call a friend or family member for a ride, call a taxi or ride share, or stay overnight.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about side effects related to driving when using prescription medication.
- Read the information on the package of any prescription drugs or over-the-counter medicine, including allergy and cold remedies.
- Ask your doctor or pharmacist about how a prescription drug could affect you.
Remember that combining drugs and alcohol together can impair your ability to drive more than using either one alone.
Have a plan to get home safely. Have a designated driver, use public transit, call a friend or family member for a ride, call a taxi or ride share, or stay overnight.
There is never an excuse for impaired driving.
BPS Continue to Seek Additional Witnesses of Collision
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The Brantford Police Service are seeking additional assistance from anyone who has dash cam footage while travelling on Park Road North between Governors Road East and Powerline Road, Monday November 25, 2024, between 6:00 p.m., and 6:20 p.m.
A multi-vehicle collision occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, on Park Road North near Governors Road East, which sent one person to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage is asked to contact Constable Shannon Parks of the Brantford Traffic Unit at 519-770-6287 or sparks@police.brantford.on.ca
November 26, 2024
The Brantford Police Service is seeking information from anyone who witnessed a multi-vehicle collision which occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, on Park Road North near Governors Road East.
One person was transported to hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
Any witnesses or anyone with information or footage of the collision is asked to contact Constable Shannon Parks of the Brantford Traffic Unit at 519-770-6287 or sparks@police.brantford.on.ca
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