FROM: Aylmer Police Service                        DATE:  30 November 20                 

Festive RIDE checks:

Aylmer Police service would like to remind all motorists that 2020 Festive RIDE campaign has commenced and will run until 3rd of Jan 2021.
From 01 Jan 2020 to 26th of November 2020, Aylmer Police investigated 31 Incidents of suspected impaired driving cases resulting in 28 charges. In comparison to the same period in 2019, officers investigated 29 incidents and laid 18 charges, an increase of 56%. The increase is attributed to the vigilance and dedication of the officers to road safety and reduction of serious collision involving impaired drivers. The 2020-21 campaign will continue to focus on the ‘zero tolerance’ approach by the officers and we encourage every motorist to adopt to that principle every time they get behind the wheel.
Officers will continue to utilize Mandatory Alcohol Screening and will be increasing this practice during the Festive RIDE season. Now heading into its third year, under the Mandatory Alcohol Screening law, an officer with an approved alcohol-screening device can demand a breath sample from any driver without having reasonable suspicion that they have alcohol in their body. Officers will also be observing for motorists who are impaired by drugs. Aylmer Police Officers are fully trained in Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST) and we have an officer who is trained as a Drug Recognition Expert. This expertise furthers our ability to detect impaired drivers.
Citizens are encouraged to report incidents of impaired driving on our roadways. “The dedication of our front line officers in partnership with our citizens and motorists, I am certain that collectively we can make our roadways safe for all to enjoy during this holiday season and throughout the year.” Comments Chief Horvat.

Impaired by drug and drug seizure;

On 26^th of November 2020 at approximately 10:00 pm., officer on patrol stopped a motor vehicle, a 2016 Dodge Ram on Talbot St. E Aylmer ON., for a Highway Traffic Act offence. While speaking to the driver, officer observed signs of impairment suspected to be by drug. Officer completed Standardized field sobriety test resulting in a fail. As a result, male was arrested for impaired driving by drug. Aylmer officer trained as a drug recognition expert   conducted further tests at the station forming an opinion that the male was impaired by drug. Search of the vehicle resulted in a seizure of 1 gram of suspected Rock fentanyl. As a result, 50-year-old male from Aylmer was charged with Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Opioid (other than heroin).

Drive over 80 mgs.

On 27^th of November 2020 at approximately 3:36 pm. , Aylmer Police responded to a complaint of a possible impaired driver travelling North bound on John St. N. Aylmer ON. Officer located a white Chev Monza being operated by a male driver. While speaking to the driver, officer detected a strong odour of alcoholic beverage on Driver’s breath. A roadside test was administered resulting in a “fail” reading. Further tests at the station resulted in readings over twice the legal limit. Investigation also revealed that the male driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle due to previous impaired driving conviction and that he was on probation. As a result, 56 year old male from St. Thomas was charged with Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), Fail to Comply with Probation Order and Operation While Prohibited under the Criminal Code. His vehicle was impounded.

 

Theft of a bicycle:

On 28^th of November 2020, at 5:53 pm. Aylmer police responded to a theft of a bicycle complaint. Investigation revealed that on 28^th of November 2020, between 8 am and 3:30 pm., unknown persons attended at a residence on Clarence St. and stole a 21 speed white CCM bicycle that was in the carport. Anyone with information is asked to call Aylmer Police at 519-773-3146 or Crimestoppers at; 1-800222-8477.

 

 

Emergency Order breach

 

“Freedom March” Protest

 

Following further investigation and review of the evidence, during the “Freedom March” protest on the 7^th of November 2020, Aylmer Police Service has charged a 37 year old male from Malahide with one count of Failing to comply with Ontario regulation 364/20 Section 10(1)(a) of the Reopen Ontario Act. He is to appear in Provincial Court on 14 January 2021.