Man leaving police station busted for impaired driving, charges laid

Huronia West OPP Detachment. (FILE)

You’d think a trip to the police station would be the last place someone would risk driving impaired, but that wasn’t the case in Wasaga Beach this week.

A 58-year-old Tiny Township man is facing charges after allegedly leaving the Huronia West OPP detachment while under the influence.

According to officers, the incident happened Wednesday around 4:05 p.m., when front desk staff said they noticed the man appeared impaired as he left the building and got into a vehicle.

Officers were quickly alerted, tracked down the vehicle and launched an investigation.

Police say the driver was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle with a blood alcohol concentration over the legal limit.

He is scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

Police continue to stress that impaired driving remains a serious danger on Ontario roads.