Impaired Driver Arrest

On Thursday, February 25th, 2021, members of the Hanover Police Service received a traffic complaint in the  1000 block of 10th Street. Police patrolled the area and located the vehicle in the 400 block of 12th Street. On speaking with the 62-year-old driver it was determined that he had alcohol in his system. He subsequently failed a roadside screening test. The man was arrested and his vehicle seized for 7-days. It was determined that the same male was prohibited for life from operating a motor vehicle due to previous convictions. He has been charged with having Over 80mgs of Alcohol in his system and Prohibited Driving. Both charges are under the Criminal Code. He has an upcoming court date in Walkerton.