Lambton OPP Headquarters Petrolia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)Lambton OPP Headquarters Petrolia (BlackburnNews.com file photo)
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Police Say Driver Impaired By Pot

Lambton OPP have arrested a 26-year-old St. Clair Township man for allegedly driving under the influence of marijuana.

Just after 4pm Wednesday, an officer on patrol observed a pickup truck being driven in an aggressive manner on St. Clair Pkwy.

During a traffic stop, the officer allegedly smelt burnt and fresh marijuana inside the vehicle. The driver was arrested and taken to the Lambton OPP Petrolia Detachment for drug testing which resulted in a fail.

The man is charged with driving while ability impaired, and possession of a schedule two substance.

He'll appear in Sarnia court May 24.

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