On May 17th, 2019 at approximately 11:45 pm, Owen Sound Police Service was conducting R.I.D.E. checks in the 1300 block of 8th Street East. During a conversation with officers, a 31 year old Owen Sound man admitted to having consumed alcohol earlier in the evening.

Officers conducted a raodside test which the male failed. The male was arrested for impaired operation of a conveyance and transported to Owen Sound Police Service for additional breath tests.

As a result of those tests, the male’s licence has been suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for 7 days. The male was given a court date for later this month.

A reminder to drivers that members of Owen Sound Police Service will be conducting R.I.D.E. Checks throughout the Victoria day long weekend.

source: media release, Owen Sound Police