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Impaired charge related to boat crash near Coronation Park by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff 3 | Friday, August 12, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com A 65-year-old Oakville man is facing impaired driving charges after a fishing boat crashed into the rocks near the shoreline of Coronation Park Monday (Aug. 8) night. Halton police and other emergency services were called to the scene at about 10 p.m., after a witness reported the strange site. Staff Sgt. Craig Platt said the 34-foot vessel had become stuck on rocks about 30 feet from shore. "The individual was observed trying to operate the vessel even though it was stuck," said Platt. As the investigation progressed the boat operator was taken to the Oakville police station where he was allegedly found to have nearly double the legal limit of alcohol in his system. The man was charged with impaired operation of a vehicle and operation of a vehicle with more than 80 mgs of alcohol in his system. Police are not releasing the man's name at this time. No one was injured during this incident. Police are reminding residents that offences that would land them in trouble with police on the roads will get them in just as much trouble when they get behind the wheel of a boat. A 65-year-old man faces a charge of impaired driving after a boat crashed onto rocks near Coronation Park Monday (Aug. 8). | courtesy Halton Regional Police Police seek help after man offers to pay kids to get in his car by David Lea Oakville Beaver Staff Halton police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who has been approaching young children in the Glen Abbey and West Oak Trails neighbourhoods in Oakville. On Aug. 2, between 4-5 p.m., police said, a man approached two 13-year-olds in the Third Line and West Ham Road area and offered them money to get in his car. The children left and were not followed. A second incident took place Tuesday (Aug. 9) near Leewood Park around 5 p.m. Police said a man approached two children under the age of 10 and asked them to get into his car. Again, the children refused and left. The man is described as black, mid-20s, approximately 6-foot, with a thin build, short black hair in cornrows or short dreadlocks and a wide nose. He wore a grey/white baggy T-shirt and grey pants. On one occasion he wore sunglasses. His vehicle is described as a black, four-door sedan with chrome door handles. Police are asking parents to speak with their children and provide the following safety tips: · Tell parents where and with whom they are playing; · Travel with a friend; · Avoid unlit or empty streets; · Avoid giving out personal information, including name and address, to strangers; · Call 911 immediately if they feel they are being followed. For more safety tips, visit www.haltonpolice. ca. Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Det. Const. Carly Irwin at 905-825-4747, ext. 2286 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A STEP BEYOND IN CARE Salima Kassam Reg. Chiropodist 10% off on now until August 22nd · Foot/Arch Pain? · Ingrown Toenails? · Diabetes? · Swollen Ankles? · Corns, Calluses? Do you have: Seed Cylinders Call for an appointment 905-632-1414 728 Burloak Drive www.footandhealthclinic.com OAKVILLE Headlight restoration available ® with the optimum in vehicle rust control and much more! Complete Cars from $ t your c e t o Pr ent! Investm call 25 Years in Oakville 119.95 We have the best bird food in town! For coupons and specials visit... detailing www.krown.com now available 1490 Unit # 5 SpeerS road, oakville 905.827.7878 new cars, used cars, rusty cars... we do it all 3350 FAIRVIEW STREET, BuRlIngTon 905-634-7700 · EmAIl: wbu1@bellnet.ca We bring people & nature together Wallace rd