(CENTRAL HURON, ON) – Huron County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a South Huron resident with several criminal offences following a traffic complaint on October 15th, 2024, in the Municipality of Central Huron.

Just after 10:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 15th, 2024, Huron County OPP received a traffic complaint from a member of the public who was concerned that a driver may be driving impaired. Police located the suspect vehicle on London Road in Central Huron and conducted a traffic stop. Police spoke to the driver and determined that the driver’s ability to operate the motor vehicle was impaired.

The driver was arrested for impaired operation and transported to the Perth County OPP detachment in Sebringville where they underwent a series of tests with an OPP Drug Recognition Expert (DRE).



Daniel CORMIER, 46 years of age from South Huron has been charged with:

– Operation while Impaired – alcohol and drugs,

– Dangerous Operation,

– Operation while Prohibited,

– Possession of a Schedule III Substance.

The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act, Liquor Licence Control Act, Cannabis Act, and the Cannabis Control Act.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 45 days.

The accused was later released from custody with a court appearance scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich on November 18th, 2024.

If you suspect a driver may be driving impaired, please call 911 or 1-888-310-1122.

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