A speeding vehicle in Midland has led to impaired driving charges.
Police say an officer noticed the vehicle being driven erratically on Yonge Street early yesterday (Sun) morning.
The vehicle was stopped and police say the driver was displaying signs of alcohol impairment.
The following investigation resulted in the driver being arrested and transported to the detachment to provide breath samples.
As a result, Lester Sanchez De La Cruz, 30 years of Newmarket, was charged with several provincial traffic offences as well as the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code:
- Operation While Impaired
- Operation Over 80
The driver’s license of the accused has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed to be impounded for 7 days. The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland at a later date.