(BRANT,ON) – On Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at approximately 3:20 p.m., members of the Brant County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of an erratic driver, possibly impaired, travelling along Highway 403.
Through investigation, officers determined that the driver had been involved in a collision shortly before police located the vehicle. Upon interacting with the driver, officers observed signs of impairment. The individual was arrested and transported to detachment for further testing.
As a result of the investigation, Nyong James, a 30-year-old male, from Windsor, has been charged with the following Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act offences:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
- Fail to stop after an accident
- Operate a motor vehicle without insurance
- Fail to move to the right for an emergency vehicle
The accused’s vehicle was impounded for seven days, and their driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days. They are scheduled to appear at the Brantford Court of Justice on May 23, 2025.
This incident highlights the critical role the public plays in keeping Ontario’s roads safe. Impaired driving continues to pose a serious threat to the safety of all road users. If you suspect someone is driving impaired, call 9-1-1 immediately. Your call could save a life.
For more information on impaired driving and road safety, please visit www.opp.ca.