(HALDIMAND COUNTY, ON) – An individual is facing several charges after OPP locate a vehicle involved in a traffic complaint.
On Sunday, June 16, 2024, at approximately 4:20 p.m., members of the Haldimand detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 6, near Caledonia.
Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, it became obvious they had consumed alcohol. An Approved Screening Device (ASD) was administered, and as a result, the driver was taken into custody.
The accused was transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.
41-year-old Andrew VLAAR of St. Catharines is facing the following charges:
- Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
- Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Driving While Under Suspension
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cayuga on July 23, 2024.