After receiving reports of a dangerous and erratic driver, police in Sault Ste. Marie charged the driver of a vehicle on Highway 17 this week.
Reports to Ontario Provincial Police on Nov. 13 around 5:17 p.m. said someone was tailgating, driving on the shoulder, fluctuating its speed, randomly turning four-way flashers on and off and braking irregularly.
"Multiple traffic complaints from concerned road users helped police locate a driver believed to be impaired by drugs," police said in a news release Friday.
The driver was stopped on Black Road in Sault Ste. Marie.
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"During their interaction with the driver, police formed grounds to believe the driver's ability to operate a vehicle was impaired," police said.
A 54-year-old from Grande Prairie, Ala., was charged with dangerous driving, impaired driving, refusing to comply with a demand and driving with cannabis readily available.
The accused was held for a bail hearing and subsequently released by the Ontario Court of Justice with a return court date of Dec. 9 in Sault Ste. Marie.
The suspect's driver's licence was suspended for 90 days the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
"The public is always encouraged to call 911 if they observe a possible impaired driver," police said.
"The Sault Ste. Marie OPP appreciates the efforts of those who called to report the dangerous driving behaviour of this individual. Thank you for helping us keep our roads safer for everyone."
