A Wahnapitae man accused of driving while impaired in a company truck was arrested in Elliot Lake April 19.
At around 12:45 a.m. April 19, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general traffic patrol duties on Mississauga Avenue.
A construction company grey pick-up truck was stopped for a traffic infraction when police detected an odour of alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver's breath.
A roadside test was completed and as a result, the driver was arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded.
The 38-year-old Wahnapitae man was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Improper number plate light
He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on May 9.
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