In an effort to bring further attention and deterrence to driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, the Niagara Regional Police Service will be reporting the names of those people who are charged with an alleged criminal impaired driving offence in the Region.
In addition to being charged, these individuals are also bound by a Ministry of Transportation 90-Day Administrative Driver’s License Suspension and are prohibited from operating a motor vehicle on a roadway. The public is encouraged to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service Traffic Safety Hotline or Crimestoppers to report those who are driving in contravention of the suspension.
The following individuals have been charged criminally with Impaired driving by alcohol, driving with a blood alcohol concentration above 80mgs of alcohol in 100 ml of blood, or refusing to provide a breath / blood sample.
Charles G. WOODS 38 years, St. Catharines
Nadine G.M. POWER 32 years, St. Catharines
Tina A. WOODRUFF 42 years, Niagara Falls
Terry A. PAQUETTE 52 years, Niagara Falls
Thomas C. NEILON 46 years, Lockport, NY
Valerie G. BIELA 54 years, Thorold
Ryan M.J. DENT 30 years, St. Catharines
Jordan O. MCINTYRE 25 years, Port Colborne
Mario L.E. LOPEZ 65 years, St. Catharines
Edward R.J. MCCABE 51 years, St. Catharines
Raed S. ALZAHRANI 27 years, Welland
Ahmad RIWAHI 39 years, Mississauga
The Niagara Regional Police Service is committed to reducing Impaired Driving Offences through education and the apprehension of offenders through enforcement programs like RIDE. Impaired driving is still the leading cause of Criminal Deaths in Canada and destroys thousands of lives every year.