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Hamilton police officer charged with impaired driving after minor crash

Hamilton police have charged one of their own officers with impaired driving after a minor crash in Ancaster. Hamilton Police Service/File

HAMILTON – A Hamilton Police Service officer has been charged with impaired driving after being involved in a minor collision.

Police say the collision occurred early Wednesday afternoon on Wilson Street West and Portia Drive in Ancaster.

Investigators say the officer was off duty at the time.

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The officer is charged with impaired operation of a motor vehicle over 80 milligrams.

Hamilton police say the officer has been with the force for 28 years and was assigned to uniform patrol.

He has been released on a promise to appear with a future court date.

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