Impaired by drugs

Kenora OPP conducted RIDE checks over the Thanksgiving long weekend.

Officers stopping vehicles on Darlington Drive noted a strong smell of lacquer when speaking with the driver of a vehicle.

The driver was exhibiting signs of impairment.

After conducting field sobriety tests the driver was charged with impaired driving.

32 year old Frederick Patton of Kenora will attend court on January 18th to answer the charge.