NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON - On May 9, 2021, at approximately 8:00 p.m., members of the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were approached by a witness reporting a possible impaired driver on Elizabeth Cr. in Fergus.
Officer located the vehicle and commenced an investigation.
As a result, Michael Pittman, 45 years old of Fergus has been charged with operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration 80 plus contrary to the Criminal Code.
A 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension (A.D.L.S.) and seven-day vehicle impoundment was initiated as per statute. The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice - Guelph at a later date.
If you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired, either by drug or alcohol, call police at 911 to report it.
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