Police make arrest in local restaurant drive-thru

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August 18th 2025
9:10pm

Saugeen Shores Police were dispatched to a report of a report of an uncooperative customer in the drive-thru of a local restaurant in Port Elgin.

Officers arrived at the location six minutes later and located the vehicle still within the drive- thru line. Officers attempted to speak with the driver who refused to identify herself or exit the vehicle. She was advised she was under arrest for Obstruct Police for failure to identify. The driver refused to exit the vehicle and officers were required to remove her from the driver seat.

While attempting to deal with the driver, officers notes signs of impairment. Other officers observed open containers of alcohol within the vehicle. The driver was arrested for Operation while Impaired at that time.

As a result of this investigation a 60-year-old female of Chesley, ON has been charged with the following offences:

– Operation while Impaired (80+)
– Obstruct Police
– Resist Arrest

Her licence has been suspended and the vehicle has been impounded.

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August 17th 2025
4:13pm
Saugeen Shores Police were dispatched to a Port Elgin parking lot for a report of a male unconscious in the driver seat of a running motor vehicle. Police located the vehicle minutes later and observed the male to be slouched over and unresponsive. Officers also observed signs of recent drug use inside the vehicle.
Police were able to wake up the driver and discovered that he was on several court conditions. The male was placed under arrest at that time for failure to comply with with Release Order.
After speaking with the driver he was also arrested for Operation while Impaired. He was transported to a Drug Recognition Expert for additional testing.
As a result of this investigation a 33-year-old of Fergus has been charged with the following offences:
-Failure to comply with release order
-Operation while impaired – Drugs
-Possession of a schedule 1 substance – Methamphetamine
His licence was suspended and the vehicle was impounded. The male was held for a Bail Hearing and further remanded into custody.

 

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