Petrolia driver charged with drug-impaired driving after traffic stop in Plympton-Wyoming

OPP officials allege: A 56-year-old Petrolia resident has been charged with impaired driving offences after a traffic stop in Plympton-Wyoming.

Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police stopped a vehicle on Broadway Street near Zone Street shortly after 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

The driver is charged under the Criminal Code and the Liquor Licence and Control Act with operating while impaired by a blood drug concentration, operating while impaired by alcohol and drugs, and driving with an open container of liquor.

A 90-day administrative driver’s licence suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment were issued. The driver was released and is scheduled to appear in court in Sarnia on Dec. 7.

Police are urging people to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergencies. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made at 1-888-310-1122.

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