Owen Sound Police were alerted by a citizen about a possible impaired driver. Police were able to track down the vehicle a short time later and arrested a 36 year old Toronto woman after she failed a roadside test. She was transported to the Owen Sound Police Station and provided two breath samples measuring 220 milligrams. The woman was charged with driving over 80 milligrams and is scheduled to appear in the Owen Sound court on May 15th.
In another incident, Owen Sound Police were called to a single vehicle accident in the 2300 block of 3rd Avenue East. A Toyota Prius had left the road and struck a hydro pole. The 19 year old female driver of the vehicle was transported to the hospital by ambulance and treated for minor injuries. She was also arrested for impaired driving and provided two breath samples that measured in excess of 240 milligrams each. The road was closed temporarily while a hydro crew made repairs. The 19 year old Owen Sound woman has been charged with impaired driving and driving over 80 milligrams. She is scheduled to appear in the Owen Sound court on May 29th.