OPP officials allege: A Petrolia resident is facing impaired driving-related charges following a traffic complaint.
On July 12, shortly after 1 p.m., members of the Lambton County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a reported traffic complaint at a local business on Petrolia Line in the Town of Petrolia.
A 45-year-old Petrolia resident was arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs, and failure or refusal to comply with a demand. A 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were initiated as per statute.
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sarnia on Aug. 24.
Police are urging members of the public to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations.
Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
