Pen Centre mall security stop and detain drunk driver
St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada December 3 2018
Niagara Regional Police officers were called to the Pen Centre on Friday after it was reported that a man was allegedly operated his vehicle while impaired on mall property and assaulted security personnel.
When police arrived, the accused was located in the custody of security personnel within the mall. Based on information provided by security personnel and civilian witnesses, 38-year-old Dustin Picov of Fort Erie was charged with assault, uttering threats, assault with intent to resist arrest, causing a disturbance, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and failing to leave private property when directed.
During this incident, a security guard sustained minor injuries as a result of their attempts to arrest the accused. The accused was medically assessed as a precautionary measure prior to being transported to NRP Headquarters where he was held pending a bail hearing.
During the course of the investigation, the NRP reviewed CCTV footage from the Pen Centre and determined that security personnel acted within their legal authority and did not exercise excessive force.
During the course of the investigation, it was learned that there were witnesses in the mall that possibly recorded the interaction between Picov and security personnel. If a member of the public wishes to provide police with footage of this incident, they are asked to contact Const. Chris Morin at 905-688-4111 Ext. 39671
