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Sarnia man charged with impaired driving in Middlesex County

Provincial police are encouraging residents to report suspected impaired drivers after a traffic complaint on Highway 402 led to the arrest of a 65-year-old Sarnia man.

Members of Middlesex OPP were called to Highway 402 near Kerwood Road in Adelaide Metcalfe, shortly before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, December 13.

A vehicle was found parked on the shoulder of the eastbound side of the highway.

The driver was taken to the Middlesex OPP detachment and later charged with operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

Instances involving suspected impaired drivers can be reported to the nearest police service, or OPP at 1-888-310-1122, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).

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