A simple wellness check led to drug charges in Midland. Provincial police were checking on a resident on Queen Street when they heard about a suspicious car parked in the residence’s parking lot. An officer approached the vehicle and discovered a male driver inside with keys in the ignition. While police were speaking with the occupants, several controlled substances were seen in plain view in the centre console. A 44-year-old Hillsdale man was charged with: The Hillsdale man is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice at a later date to answer to the charges. If you suspect someone is driving while impaired, call 911. To report non-emergency information, contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
