A call from a concerned citizen has lead to charges.
Northumberland OPP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in the village of Codrington on Monday.
At around 4:45 pm, a concerned citizen called police to report that a grey Honda sedan was parked on County Road 30 with a person inside leaning on the steering wheel.
Police say the driver was not overly responsive when the citizen inquired if they were ok.
Officers located the described vehicle parked on an angle on the northbound shoulder facing southbound with the lights on.
An officer spotted an individual matching the description provided exit the drivers seat and to be unsteady on his feet with a strong odour of alcohol emanating from their breath.
Officers also noticed opened cans of alcohol within the vehicle.
The individual was arrested for Impaired Operation and transported to the Brighton detachment for further investigation.
46-year-old Dale Webb of Uxbridge, Ontario was charged with the following:
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
The accused was additionally charged under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA), Liquor License and Control Act (LLCA) and the Tobacco Tax Act (TTA) with:
- Class G1 licence holder – unaccompanied by qualified driver (HTA)
- Novice driver – B.A.C above zero (HTA)
- Interfere with traffic (HTA)
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLCA)
- Possess unmarked cigarettes (TTA)
The accused received an immediate 90 day license suspension, and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in July 2025.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days
