A report of a woman in possession of a handgun Tuesday afternoon prompted a hold-and-secure at two Brantford schools.
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Brantford Police said they received a 911 call at about 3:10 pm Tuesday about a single-vehicle collision on Glenwood Drive near Kiwanis Way.
A woman in possession of a handgun was seen fleeing the area on foot, heading towards the No Frills plaza, police said in a press release issued mid-afternoon Wednesday.
Pauline Johnson Collegiate and Major Ballachey School on Rawdon Street were placed in a temporary lockdown while officers searched the vicinity.
A suspect was located and taken into custody inside a fast-food restaurant at Dalhousie and Stanley streets.
An officer was assaulted and bitten during the arrest, said police. The suspect, who police said was found to be in possession of a BB gun, was wanted on outstanding warrants and in violation of a probation order.
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The accused was taken to hospital for medical treatment of suspected drug use, while the officer was treated for sustained injuries.
A 39-year-old Brantford woman has been charged with assaulting a peace officer, possession of firearm or weapon, and non-compliance of a probation order.
She has been held for lease.
Impaired driving charge
A traffic complaint reported to County of Brant OPP resulted in impaired driving charges for a Hamilton driver.
A citizen reported the driving behavior of a vehicle traveling on Highway 403 at about 12:30 am on Wednesday, December 4.
Officers located and stopped the vehicle, took the driver into custody and transported them to the Hamilton Police Services for testing.
A 56-year-old Hamilton driver has been charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
Police urge motorists to call 9-1-1 immediately if they see a suspected impaired driver.
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