(ST. CLAIR TOWNSHIP, ON) A traffic complaint led to an individual being charged with impaired driving in St. Clair Township.
On August 15, 2024, at approximately 4:25 p.m., the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were notified of a possible impaired driver. Shortly thereafter, police located the vehicle on St. Clair Parkway in St. Clair Township, subsequently conducting a traffic stop.
As a result of the investigation, Bryan PARSONS, 43-year-old from Wallaceburg, was charged under the Criminal Code with the following offences:
Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs
Operation while impaired- blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
A 90-day Administrative Drivers License Suspension (ADLS) and a seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute.
The accused has been released from police custody and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on September 11, 2024, in the City of Sarnia to speak to the charges.
The safety of our community is paramount, and we will continue to enforce impaired driving laws to keep our roads safe. Traffic Safety is Everyones Responsibility.
The Lambton County OPP wants to remind the public that if you see anything suspicious or suspect an impaired driver, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.