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Officers charge two drivers with impaired on local roads this week

Traffic stop and citizen complaint led to investigations, say police
Halton Regional Police Cruiser
Halton Regional Police cruiser file photo

A pair of drivers is facing impaired-related charges following separate incidents on area roadways in recent days.

On July 12, Halton Regional Police officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Peddie Road and Regional Road 25 in Milton. 

Following an investigation, 29-year-old Amarprit Banga of Halton Hills was charged with operation while impaired and failure or refusal to comply with demand.

The next day, officers responded to a citizen-initiated complaint in the area of Mountainview Road and 10 Sideroad in Georgetown.

As a result of an investigation, 70-year-old Gian Paul of Brampton was charged with operation while impaired and blood alcohol concentration 80 mg or more, within two hours.

Local residents are reminded that driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol is a crime in progress and to call 9-1-1 immediately to report a suspected impaired driver.