Chatham-Kent OPP officials allege: On November 8, 2021 at 11:10 p.m., a member of the Chatham-Kent Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) observed a vehicle travelling eastbound on Grand Avenue East in Chatham.
The manner in which the vehicle was being operated was of concern, the officer conducted a traffic stop to check on the condition of the driver.
Upon speaking with the driver, it was apparent the driver had consumed an intoxicating substance and was displaying signs of impairment.
The driver was arrested and transported to an OPP detachment where they performed a drug recognition evaluation.
An illicit substance was also located during the investigation.
A 64-year-old Chatham has been charged with the following:
– Operation While Impaired
– Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Methamphetamine
– Failure to comply with undertaking
The accused has been released and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on December 2, 2021.
If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone.
Your call could make our roads safer for all.
