Thanks to a tip from a Good Samaritan, Elgin OPP were able to locate a suspected impaired driver in Malahide.
They stopped the vehicle early Saturday morning on Talbot Line, near Hacienda Road, east of Aylmer.
Thirty-four year-old Jesse Trembley of Aylmer was charged with operation while impaired.
Their licence was suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven days.
They will appear in St. Thomas on Dec. 31.
The OPP would like to take this opportunity to thank the individual who contacted police and reported this incident. As a direct result, officers were able to safely locate the vehicle and take the driver into custody.
The OPP remind motorists that traffic safety is everyone’s responsibility and that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
Written by: myFM News