(HOWICK TWP, ON) – The Huron Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a Huron-Kinloss Township resident with Impaired driving offences and Resisting a Peace Officer following an interaction with police on July 17th, 2023, on Amberley Road in Howick Township.
On July 17th, at 12:41 a.m. a Huron OPP officer was patrolling on Amberley Road in Howick Township when they located a parked motor vehicle on Amberley Road. The driver appeared to be sleeping and the officer was able to eventually get the driver’s attention. The driver refused to exit the vehicle or identify themself. Evidence of alcohol consumption was observed within the vehicle. Additional officers responded to assist, and the driver was removed from the vehicle. The investigating officer determined that the driver had consumed alcohol prior to driving and was subsequently arrested for Impaired Operation.
The individual was transported to the Huron OPP detachment in Clinton to provide breath tests before a qualified Intoxilyzer Technician. The accused refused to provide breath samples and resisted officers during processing.
Joshua DAWSON, 38 years of age from Huron-Kinloss Twp has been charged with:
– Operation while Impaired,
– Failure or Refusal to Comply with Demand,
– Resist Peace Officer
The accused was additionally charged with offences found in the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) and Liquor Licence Control Act (LLCA).
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused’ driver’s license was suspended for a period of 90 days.
The accused was released from custody with a court appearance scheduled for August 28th, 2023, at the Ontario Court of Justice – Goderich.
