| Broadcast time: 9:00 am | Date: March 29, 2019 |
On March 28, 2019, at approximately 11:00 pm, members of the Sarnia Police Service were dispatched to the area of Elgin Street and Napier Street regarding a vehicle that had struck a house.
Upon arrival officers noted that there was extensive damage to the residence and that the drive of the vehicle had left the area. Fortunately witnesses at the scene were able to identify the driver and what had occurred, and were also able to advise police that the driver fled the area.
Officers located the suspect at his residence a short distance from the collision scene where they arrested him for failing to remain at the scene. As the officers continued their investigation reasonable grounds were formed to arrest the accused for impaired operation of a motor vehicle.
The suspect was transported to the Sarnia Police Station where a qualified breath technician was present. Upon completing the testing on the Intoxilyzer 8000C it was determined that the accused was three times over the legal limit.
The accused in this matter, David Michael Carew, 31 years of age, faces charges for impaired operation of a motor vehicle, operation of a motor vehicle while prohibited driving, operate a motor vehicle without insurance, and operation of a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level of over 80mg.
Constable Giovanni Sottosanti
Media Officer
Tel: 519-344-8861 Ext 6168
Email: 168@police.sarnia.on.ca