An alleged incident that started with speeding has resulted in an impaired driving charge for a Warkworth resident, say Northumberland OPP.
According to police, on Feb. 6, at about 9:15 p.m., OPP were on patrol in the County Road 9 Alnwick/Haldimand area when a passenger vehicle was allegedly clocked at 113 km/h in an 80 zone.
Following a traffic stop, police said they made a mandatory alcohol screening demand for the driver to provide a breath sample. With the result, police said the individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests and a subsequent search allegedly turned up about 25 grams of cannabis available to the driver.
As a result of the investigation, police said a 35-year-old Warkworth resident was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), drive motor vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, and speeding.
None of these charges have been proven in court.
The accused also had their licence suspended for 90 days and the vehicle impounded for seven days.
OPP continues to urge motorists to plan ahead and make responsible choices when getting behind the wheel and asks citizens to report suspected impaired driving by calling 911.
(Written by: Sarah Hyatt)
