Drive-thru Incident Ends With Arrest In Port Elgin

Saugeen Shores Police were dispatched to a report of a report of an uncooperative customer in the drive-thru of a local restaurant in Port Elgin.

Officers arrived at the location 6 minutes later and located the vehicle still within the drive thru line. Officers attempted to speak with the driver who refused to identify herself or exit the vehicle. She was advised she was under arrest for Obstruct Police for failure to identify. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and officers were required to remove her from the driver seat.

While attempting to deal with the driver officers notes signs of impairment. Other officers observed open containers of alcohol within the vehicle. The driver was arrested for Operation while Impaired at that time.

As a result of this investigation a 60-year-old female of Chesley, On has been charged with the following offences:

– Operation while Impaired (80+)
– Obstruct Police
– Resist Arrest

Her licence has been suspended and the vehicle has been impounded.

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