On the 14^th of March 2014, at approximately 10:30, a 52-year-old City of Sudbury man attended the drive-thru of a local coffee shop to obtain a coffee. 

While proceeding through the drive thru lane, the 52-year-old man’s vehicle bumped into another vehicle. Witnesses spoke to this male and observed the odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from this person. 

The witnesses observed police in the area who were investigating an unrelated matter, and advised them of their concerns regarding the driver. 

As a result of receiving this information, officers were able to locate this person and investigate the allegation that he may be impaired.

Their investigation determined that the man was in fact under the influence of alcohol while operating his motor vehicle. He was apprehended and Intoxilyzer results did in fact confirm that the male had a blood alcohol level that was over 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood.

This 52 year old, City of Greater Sudbury male has been charged with: 

1)     Impaired Operation of a Motor Vehicle – Contrary to 253(1)(a) Criminal Code of Canada

2)     Operation of a Motor Vehicle with over 80 milligrams of Alcohol – Contrary to 253(1)(b) Criminal Code of Canada

He will be appearing in court on the 26^th of March 2014, to answer to these charges.