Around 4:05 p.m. on November 16, 2021, we received information regarding a possible impaired driver. The driver appeared to be passed out at the wheel while at the intersection of Notre Dame Avenue at Kathleen Street. The driver then began driving the vehicle up Notre Dame Avenue almost striking several other cars on the roadway before turning onto King Street. Once on King Street the driver proceeded to Nolin Street where he made two u-turns before ending up in the parking lot of a business.

Patrol Officers arrived in the area and began speaking with the driver who showed signs of impairment. The Officer could see drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle specifically on the front seats.

The Officers told the man that he was under arrest for Impaired Driving and upon searching the man, the Officer located 30 grams of what is believed to be Cocaine and several capsules that are believed to be Hydromorph leading to the additional charges of Possession of a Controlled Substance x2.

An Officer conducted a Standard Field Sobriety Test and subsequently it was determined that the man was not impaired by alcohol. The man was transported to Police Headquarters where a Drug Recognition Expert conducted a Drug Recognition Evaluation confirming that the man was impaired by drug.

A Police database search of the man revealed that he is also a disqualified driving and he was additionally charged with Operate a Motor Vehicle While Prohibited, as well as, Breach of Probation Order.

26 year old, Curtis Pharand was held in Police custody overnight in order to attend Bail Court today, November 17, 2021 to answer to the charges. He was issued an additional 90-day licence suspension and the vehicle will be impounded for 45 days.

This is a reminder that we always have vacancies at Hotel Brady for those who make the choice to drive impaired. Your one-night stay will be free, but the incidental fees associated will be hefty. The accommodations are clean and the beds are firm. Each room has a less than picturesque view, but you will be safe and so will our community. We will be out looking for qualified guests all year long. Drive safe, drive sober!

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