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On February 11, 2016, the Hamilton Police and Hamilton Paramedics received reports of a driver unresponsive and behind the steering wheel of his vehicle at the intersection of Crockett Street and East 32nd Street.

Hamilton Police officers and Paramedics responded to the area and located the vehicle and driver as reported stopped in the middle of the road.

When the police discovered that it was not a medical emergency and they continued to investigate.

The investigation resulted in the arrest of a man for having care and control of a motor vehicle while being impaired.

A small quantity of cocaine, marijuana and alcohol was also seized.

The 32 year old man and was transported to the police station for additional breath tests of which he failed.

The man was released on a promise to appear in court at a future date to answer to the charges.

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