by XPolice | Dec 21, 2016 | Driving Concerns, News, Ottawa & Area
At Abrams Towing in Ottawa, they know that accidents happen on the road, but they also know that some are highly preventable. That’s why Abrams partners with Mothers Against Drunk Driving Ottawa, an organization that works to reduce impaired driving. Recent...
by XPolice | Dec 21, 2016 | News
The Kitchener man convicted of driving drunk and killing a Stratford toddler has been sentenced to eight years in prison. Hugh Brake, 57, was sentenced in a Kitchener courtroom Monday night. Brake was convicted of several charges in November including impaired driving...
by XPolice | Dec 20, 2016 | News, Ottawa & Area
Actions have ‘tarnished’ the police force’s reputation, say prosecutors Three Ottawa Police Service constables could face temporary demotions after pleading guilty to charges under the Police Services Act for issuing false traffic warnings. Sean...
by XPolice | Dec 20, 2016 | News, Niagara Region
A new tool to reach emergency responders is getting thumbs up. Niagara 911 and local emergency services have launched a program that allows the deaf, hard of hearing and speech impaired members of the community to text 911. The new technology, T9-1-1, allows emergency...
by XPolice | Dec 19, 2016 | News, Toronto & Area
A Guelph Police RIDE program conducted overnight Saturday stopped 665 vehicles, administered nine roadside screening tests and resulted in two three-day license suspensions. Officers stopped drivers between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Two drivers, a 24-year-old man and a...