66 Year Old Facing Drug Driving Charge

(MIDLAND, ON) – Crime Unit members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a motor vehicle December 30, 2016 at 7:47 p.m. The officer’s attention was drawn to the aggressive driving behaviour of the motorist on Highway 12 in Midland, ON.

As a result of further investigation, officers located a quantity of suspected marihuana in the vehicle. The male driver, Donald WILLARD (age 66) of Fergus, ON has been charged with:

Driving While Ability Impaired – Motor Vehicle Alcohol and Drug contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

Dangerous Operation of Motor Vehicle contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada

Possession of a Schedule II Substance – Cannabis Marihuana – Under 30 grams contrary to the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act

The accused is scheduled to spear in the Ontario Court of Justice on January 12, 2017 in Midland, ON.

The OPP remind driver’s that the Drug Recognition Evaluators can determine if a driver is impaired by drugs other than alcohol and can lay charges. Through the OPP Drug Recognition Evaluator (DRE) program, the OPP’s goal is to prevent collisions and reduce deaths and injuries caused by drivers who are impaired by drugs. Ontario Legislation carries penalties for drug-impaired driving that match those already in place for alcohol-impaired drivers.

During this time of the Festive RIDE Program the OPP is reminding drivers that any amount of alcohol or other drugs can impair one’s ability to drive.

Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities.Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)

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