Police in Thunder Bay, Ont., say a 43-year-old suspect was charged with impaired driving after nearly striking a crossing guard and a group of children at a elementary school on the city's north side on Wednesday morning.
Thunder Bay police say they're seeing an "alarming" trend during this year's Festive RIDE program.Posted: Dec 20, 2024 1:41 PM EST | Last Updated: 35 minutes ago
The program led to four drivers being arrested the night of Sat., Dec. 14, which police traffic Const. Tom Armstrong said was "probably one of the worst nights we've seen." However, Armstrong said, police are seeing more and more drivers impaired by drug. So far this year, it's about a 50-50 split when it comes to drivers being charged by alcohol or drug, he said.
Armstrong said the number of people police encounter who still drive while impaired by alcohol or drug is frustrating. People charged with impaired driving receive a 90-day licence suspension, and their vehicle is impounded for seven days, Armstrong said.
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