Authorities in Bromont say a 54‑year‑old woman from Granby was arrested early Sunday after her vehicle travelled the wrong way on Highway 10, prompting police to intercept the car about three kilometres later.
Police intercept vehicle after wrong‑way travel
According to the Service de police de la Ville de Bromont, officers first noticed the vehicle on Boulevard de Bromont at about 1 a.m. on Aug. 23. The car then entered the westbound lanes of Highway 10 and continued travelling in the wrong direction.
Police say the vehicle was stopped near kilometre 75, about three kilometres from where the wrong‑way travel began. Sgt. Stéphane Bazinet told reporters the driver displayed clear signs of impairment by alcohol.
Police say the driver showed clear signs that her ability to drive was impaired by alcohol.
Charges, immediate sanctions
Officers arrested the 54‑year‑old woman on suspicion of alcohol‑impaired driving, refusing to provide a breath sample and dangerous driving. Police say she refused to provide a breath sample at the scene.
Following the arrest, authorities imposed administrative penalties under provincial rules: the woman’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was seized for 30 days, according to the police service.
| Measure | Length |
|---|---|
| Driver's licence suspension | 90 days |
| Vehicle seizure | 30 days |
Passenger also arrested after alleged interference
A 55‑year‑old man, described by police as the woman’s partner and a passenger in the vehicle, was also arrested at the scene. Bromont police allege he attempted to interfere with officers during the woman’s arrest.
The man was taken into custody on charges related to alleged assault against police officers, uttering death threats and obstruction, police said. The service has not provided further details about the alleged confrontation.
- Incident occurred Aug. 23 at about 1 a.m.
- Wrong‑way travel began on Boulevard de Bromont and continued on westbound Highway 10
- Vehicle intercepted near kilometre 75
Police emphasised that the allegations remain to be proven in court. No additional information about injuries, damage or subsequent court dates has been released.
Local context
While police accounts do not indicate any collisions in this case, wrong‑way driving on high‑speed corridors such as Highway 10 can present significant risks to other motorists. The administrative sanctions applied immediately — licence suspension and vehicle seizure — reflect steps provincial authorities use to remove potentially dangerous drivers from the road pending court proceedings.
Residents of Granby and surrounding communities who travel the Bromont and Highway 10 corridors may see an increased police presence following incidents of this kind. The Service de police de la Ville de Bromont did not release further operational details or comment on whether additional patrols or public‑safety advisories would follow.
This account is based on information provided by the Service de police de la Ville de Bromont. The names of the people involved were not released; the allegations described have not been proven in court.
