St. Marys resident charged with impaired driving

By: South Bruce OPP  September 2, 2026  246

(HURON-KINLOSS, ON) - Aug. 29, at 4:41 a.m., South Bruce OPP officers were patrolling the Township of Huron-Kinloss when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. During the interaction, officers observed signs of impairment with the driver and placed the individual under arrest.

A 17-year-old youth of St. Marys has been charged with:

• Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

• Operation while impaired - blood-alcohol concentration 80-plus

The accused was released from custody with a court date scheduled at the Ontario Court of Justice - Walkerton, Oct. 5.

The vehicle involved was towed and impounded for seven days, and the accused's driver's licence was suspended for a period of 90 days.

The OPP can be reached anytime, anywhere in the Province of Ontario at 1-888-310-1122, or 911 in an emergency.

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