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Police lay impaired driving charges in 2 Burlington incidents

Traffic stops lead to investigations
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NEWS RELEASE
HALTON REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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Two drivers are facing alcohol-related charges after being stopped in Burlington this week.

On Nov. 21, 2022, Halton Regional Police Service officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Upper Middle Road and Upland Road in Burlington. As a result of an investigation, Jacqueline Bogoeff, 28, of Toronto was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80 mg or more, within two hours.

On Nov. 22, 2022, Halton Regional Police Service officers were conducting a R.I.D.E. initiative in the area of Fairview Street and Walkers Line in Burlington. As a result of this initiative, Connie Brigham, 62, of Burlington was charged with blood alcohol concentration 80 mg or more, within two hours.

The Halton Regional Police Service remains committed to road safety through prevention, education and enforcement initiatives.

Members of the public 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.

The Service’s Twitter and Facebook accounts should not be used for this purpose as they are not monitored 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Here are some signs of an impaired driver: 

  • Driving unreasonably fast, slow or at an inconsistent speed
  • Drifting in and out of lanes
  • Tailgating and changing lanes frequently
  • Making exceptionally wide turns
  • Changing lanes or passing without sufficient clearance
  • Overshooting or stopping well before stop signs or stop lights
  • Disregarding signals and lights
  • Approaching signals or leaving intersections too quickly or slowly
  • Driving without headlights, failing to lower high beams or leaving turn signals on
  • Driving with windows open in cold or inclement weather

Please be reminded that all persons charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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