KAWARTHA LAKES-A 58 year old man is facing impaired driving charges after a traffic complaint from the public.
Police say on November 1st officers received information that a vehicle was being operated in an erratic manner, alternately striking the shoulder and then crossing the centre line. The vehicle was located by the officers on Monck Road near Pinery Road and the ensuing stop led to the arrest of the driver according to police.
James Hubbard, 58 years of age, of Mount Albert was charged with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, contrary to the Criminal Code
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), contrary to the Criminal Code
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Lindsay on January 7, 2021.
