Criminal impaired driving offences Nov. 23 to Dec. 6, 2020
There have been 15 people charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Niagara Region for the period Nov. 23-Dec.6.
None were from West Niagara communities, however there was one woman from nearby Stoney Creek.
All drivers on the list are also bound by a Ministry of Transportation 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a roadway.
Niagara Police encourages the public to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service Traffic Safety Hotline or Crime Stoppers to report anyone who drives in contravention of the suspensions.
Niagara Region DUI charges
The following individuals have been charged criminally with impaired driving by alcohol or drugs, driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 80mg or above of alcohol in 100ml of blood, or refusing to provide a breath or blood sample.
Marie N. ALEXANDER 30 years, Niagara Falls
Sylvester G. CAMPANELLA 25 years, St. Catharines
Kenzie H. T. SMITH 26 years, St. Catharines
Tarunn SHARMA 24 years, Fort Erie
Vimal NAUTIYAL 49 years, Niagara Falls
Stephanie R. JENNEX 23 years, Niagara Falls
Andre MICHAUD 47 years, Niagara Falls
Kaitlin M. KNELLER 31 years, Welland
Jose L. AYALA 25 years, St. Catharines
Holly J. M. GAUDET 31 years, St. Catharines
Cody COSTIFF 28 years, St. Catharines
Nikola KREKICH 36 years, Stoney Creek
Melissa J. M. DROLET 24 years, Niagara Falls
Gareth R. BAUMGUERTEL 30 years, Welland
Chad A. W. FALCONER 38 years Niagara Falls
Impaired driving is still the leading cause of criminal deaths in Canada and affects thousands of lives every year.