Members of the Huronia West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested an impaired driver who had youths in the vehicle, following a traffic complaint.
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, at 6:10 p.m., officers from the Huronia West OPP received a traffic complaint in the Town of Wasaga Beach for a vehicle that was driving in the wrong direction on a one-way road and swerving into oncoming traffic almost hitting other vehicles. A short time later, the vehicle was located, and the officers began an investigation.
As a result of the investigation, the driver, who had two youths in the vehicle, was arrested and brought to the detachment.
A 34-year-old from the Town of Wasaga Beach has been charged with:
· Adult Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
· Adult Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
· Adult Drive Vehicle or Boat with Cannabis Readily Available
· Adult Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container or Liquor
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Collingwood in January 2023 to answer to the charges.
Furthermore, their licence was suspended, and the vehicle was impounded.