Barrie man accused of being impaired after driving over lawn, striking pole
Barrie police cruiser - File Image (Mike Arsalides/CTV News)
A Barrie man accused of driving over a lawn, hitting a pole and refusing to give a breath sample faces charges.
Police say a concerned caller notified officers about a suspected impaired driver on Penetang Street Wednesday night.
Police say the caller followed the vehicle as it swerved onto a lawn, struck a pole and continued to a residence in the Cundles Road East and Daphne Crescent area.
Officers arrived at the residence and said the vehicle appeared to have fresh damage to the front corner.
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They say the driver showed signs of impairment and was placed under arrest after refusing to comply with demand.
Along with the impaired-related charges, the 30-year-old man's driver's licence was suspended for 90 days, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
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