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Driver on cellphone charged with impaired

While speaking with the driver, police detected an odour of alcohol
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NEWS RELEASE
GUELPH POLICE SERVICE
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On July 11, 2019, at 5:38 p.m., Police stopped a vehicle in the area of Clair Road East and Tolton Drive while investigating the Highway Traffic Act offence of Drive With Handheld communication device. While speaking with the driver, police detected an odour of alcohol. The driver subsequently failed a roadside screening device. Investigation revealed the driver was also on conditions not to consume alcohol.

The driver, a 37-year-old Puslinch male, was charged with Operation While Impaired, Breach Recognizance and Breach OIC Undertaking. He was held for a bail hearing.

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