NEWS RELEASE
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE SERVICE
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On Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 5:51 p.m., South Simcoe Police Service officers were dispatched to the area of Melbourne Drive and Holland Street West in Bradford for a report of a suspected impaired driver.
Police located the vehicle in question at a nearby address and the driver was arrested.
As a result of the investigation, 50-year-old Rodrigo Arriaga Velazquez of Bradford was charged with operation while impaired, operation while impaired - excess
blood alcohol, novice driver - BAC above zero.
His licence was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for seven days.
Thank you to the citizens who made the right call to help keep our roads safe. Impaired driving is a crime in progress. Call 911 if you see a suspected impaired driver.
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