NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGIONAL POLICE
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The York Regional Police Road Safety Bureau has expanded to form a new Regional Enforcement of Priorities (REP) Team as part of our ongoing commitment to keeping York Region roads safe.
The new unit launched at the beginning of January 2021, under the enforcement umbrella of the Road Safety Bureau. The team was formed to focus attention on criminal offences related to the top road safety priorities in our communities such as impaired drivers, dangerous drivers and high-risk driving behaviours.
In the first few weeks of deployment, the REP has realized significant results, including seven impaired driving arrests. Thirteen drivers were suspended for three days for driving with alcohol in their system within the warning range.
On Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021, REP team officers were investigating a habitual high-risk driver and located a vehicle with a stolen licence plate attached. Through the investigation a suspect was identified and was arrested for Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. During the arrest and search, officers located a quantity of fentanyl with a street value of approximately $9,600 as well as $5,000 in cash.
The accused was subsequently charged with Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking. Road safety continues to be among the top community concerns in York Region.
Motor vehicle collisions, which are often preventable, have a significant impact on our citizens. Reducing fatalities and serious injuries caused by collisions on our roads has always been, and continues to be, one of the top priorities of York Regional Police.
Achieving safety on our roads is a collaborative effort in partnership with our community. Citizens are encouraged to report dangerous driving incidents or suspected impaired drivers by calling 911.
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