Police say suspect was impaired and driving a stolen vehicle on Hwy. 17

Reports of a black jeep driving “all over the road” led to impaired driving charges for a Calgary suspect, Ontario Provincial Police in East Algoma said. (File)

Reports of a black jeep driving “all over the road” led to impaired driving charges for a Calgary suspect, Ontario Provincial Police in East Algoma said.

The incident took place July 19 around 10 p.m. A caller said an eastbound jeep was driving erratically along Highway 17 near Shedden Township.

“A short time later, another call reported the black Jeep had crashed into the ditch,” the OPP said in a news release.

Impaired by drugs

“Police attended and subsequently arrested the driver. It was also learned that the black Jeep was stolen, which was later towed and impounded.”

A 20-year-old from Calgary has been charged with driving while impaired by drugs, careless driving, driving with cannabis readily available to the driver and possession of stolen property worth more than $5,000.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Sept. 4.

“The OPP reminds motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive,” police said.

“Report impaired drivers.”

Suspects can be reported by dialing 911 or by calling the OPP at 1-888-310-1122.