(LAMBTON SHORES, ON) – On November 8, 2020 at approximately 5:00 a.m. members of the Lambton County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), were on general patrol on Lakeshore Road, Municipality of Lambton Shores.
Lambton OPP members located the vehicle stopped in a live lane of traffic. The officer approached the vehicle and located the driver asleep in the driver seat. Upon speaking with the driver, it became apparent the driver was displaying signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported to the Middlesex OPP detachment and performed a drug recognition evaluation.
Further search of the vehicle located suspected methamphetamine and crack cocaine.
Donald FERGUSON, 52 years-old of Kincardine, has been charged with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drug, Failure to comply with Release Order (Two counts) and Failure to Comply with Undertaking, pursuant to the Criminal Code of Canada. He was also charged with two counts of Possession of a Schedule I Substance, pursuant to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act.
The accused was held in custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice-Sarnia.
If you see a driver you suspect may be impaired by alcohol or drugs, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *OPP (677) on your mobile phone. Your call could make our roads safer for all.