The Halton Police has arrested an Oakville man for impaired driving and weapon offences.
On Tuesday, June 30th, an officer attended the area of Garth Webb Public School following a driving complaint.
The vehicle was located a short distance away and a traffic stop was conducted.
The driver exited the vehicle and advanced on the officer while holding a knife.
The officer ordered the man to drop the knife, and he complied.
Further investigation found additional knives, both in the truck and on the man.
A 21-year-old Oakville resident is facing a list of charges:
- Assault with a weapon;
- Possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose;
- Carry a concealed weapon;
- Operation while impaired;
- Blood alcohol concentration 80mgs or more, within two hours.
Anyone with additional information in regards to this incident is asked to contact Detective Ron Wright of the Oakville Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4747 ext. 2284.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers “See Something? Hear Something? Know Something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
