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Hamilton police busts 32nd suspected ‘drugged’ driver

Hamilton police have made its 32nd arrest this year for driving while impaired by drugs. File / 900 CHML

Hamilton police have made its 32nd arrest this year for driving while impaired by drugs.

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Last year, Hamilton police saw only 29 arrests for the entire year in both 2016 and 2017.

Around 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 19,  police identified a Mitsubishi SUV, being driven erratically westbound on the Lincoln Alexander Parkway.

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The vehicle was stopped and police determined the driver was wanted on several warrants.

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Police say the man exhibited signs of being impaired by drugs and when officers searched the vehicle, heroin and cocaine were located inside.

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Gordan Cenic, 42, from Hamilton is now facing several charges including: drug possession, impaired operation, and driving while disqualified.

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