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Impaired driver arrested operating stolen vehicle

Lambton OPP recovered a vehicle, reported stolen out of London, after being called about a possible impaired driver.

On Sunday, June 29, at around 7:25 p.m., officers stopped the car on St. Clair Parkway, near Mooretown.

A 39-year-old man from London was arrested, and is facing charges of operation while impaired by alcohol and drugs, dangerous operation, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and mischief - destroys or damages property.

The accused was held in police custody pending a bail hearing and has since been remanded into custody.

He is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 4 in Sarnia.

The OPP are thanking the person who reported this incident and said public assistance plays a vital role in keeping our roadways safe from impaired and dangerous drivers.

If you think someone is driving impaired, call the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or dial 9-1-1 immediately.

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