(MEAFORD, ON) – The Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired related offences following a traffic complaint that was reported by members of the public.
On January 31, 2022, at 9:29 p.m., members from the Grey Bruce OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 26 in the Municipality of Meaford.
At 9:39 p.m., officers located the vehicle travelling on Sykes Street North and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, officers detected signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to an OPP detachment for further testing.
As a result, the Grey Bruce OPP have charged Ellaena SMITH, 23 years-of-age from Owen Sound with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired
- Operation while impaired (80 plus)
- Driving while under suspension
The accused was released and is scheduled to attend the Ontario Court of Justice in Owen Sound at a later date.
The accused’s drivers’ licence was suspended for 30 days, and their vehicle was impounded for 7 days.