Man accused of stunt & impaired driving in Penetanguishene
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The driving actions of a southbound Ford F-150 caught the eye of a patrol officer.
The pickup truck was allegedly seen performing a stunt manoeuver on Main Street in Penetanguishene at the Poyntz Street traffic lights near 5:20 p.m. Thursday.
A provincial police officer stopped the vehicle nearby and, spoke with the driver of the truck, which caused the officer to begin an impaired driving investigation.
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Police charged a 45-year-old Penetanguishene man with impaired by drugs and alcohol charges, as well as performing a stunt.
The accused was released from custody. He was served a 90-day driver's licence suspension, and the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.
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