A 32-year-old Brighton man is facing impaired driving and other charges after an alleged incident in Belleville, say police.
According to the Belleville Police Service, last Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, at about 10:16 p.m., an officer on patrol in the city’s downtown observed a possible impaired driver.
The officer observed the suspect vehicle drive over a raised curb, cross a sidewalk and go through a snowbank before coming to a stop in a parking lot, reported police.
After officers reportedly stopped the vehicle and spoke to the driver, police stated they believed the driver was impaired by alcohol and subsequently arrested. However, during the arrest, police allege the man refused to exit the vehicle and tried to close the door on police – following a brief struggle, the accused was taken into custody.
The man was taken to the station for further testing, and police said while at the station, the individual allegedly complained that he wasn’t feeling well because he had consumed illicit drugs, including fentanyl and cocaine.
Police said he was transported to hospital via paramedics as a precautionary measure.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 32-year-old Brighton man was charged with impaired operation, driving while disqualified, breach of probation and failing to comply with a blood sample demand.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
Police said after being released from hospital, the man was returned to police custody and held for a bail hearing. No other details were provided by police.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
