A 40-year-old from Elliot Lake faces impaired driving charges after East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police received a call about a vehicle weaving all around the road on Forest Place.
Police located the grey pick-up truck a short time later on Frobel Drive. The driver was spoken to, who exhibited signs of impairment, according to a news release. As a result, the driver was arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded, the release added. Lisa Ann Stevenson, 40, from Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Breach of recognizance
- Driving while under suspension
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake.
The OPP reminds motorists 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 OPP at 1-888-310-1122.