Douro-Dummer Man Faces Impaired Driving Charges After a Dozen Alcohol Cans Were Discovered In His Vehicle

A 45-year-old Douro-Dummer man is facing impaired charges after an incident early Wednesday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 12:05 a.m. on Wednesday, a general patrol officer spotted a vehicle being driven erratically in the Water and Hilliard Street area. The officer activated their emergency lights and conducted a traffic stop. Upon speaking with the driver, the officer noticed signs of impairment and conducted a roadside test. During a search after the arrest, officers located a dozen open alcohol cans in the vehicle.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs (Initial test)

  • Failure or Refusal to comply with Demand (Secondary test)

  • Driving Motor Vehicle with Open Container of Liquor

  • Drive Motor Vehicle, No Currently Validated Permit

  • Drive without proper headlights – Motor Vehicle

The accused was issued an automatic 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Nov. 25.

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