Drunk driver arrested in Kitchener: WRPS
Posted Nov 1, 2025 09:20:17 AM.
Last Updated Nov 1, 2025 09:20:24 AM.
An alleged drunk driver in Kitchener is now facing several charges after attempting to flee from police.
On October 30 around 9:30 p.m. in the area of Ottawa Street North and Weber Street East when officers found a 31-year-old man slumped over in the driver’s seat in a running vehicle.
They also found several bottles within reach of the driver.
The man then tried to get away, where he allegedly backed into a police cruiser and drove over a curb before being arrested
No physical injuries resulted from the incident.
The man is now facing numerous charges including the following:
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration
- Dangerous operation
- Assault with a weapon
- Assaulting a peace officer with intent to resist
- Multiple offences under the Highway Traffic Act and Liquor Licence and Control Act’
He was held in custody for a bail hearing.
