Saugeen Shores Police Station (photo - Jordan MacKinnon)Saugeen Shores Police Station (photo - Jordan MacKinnon)
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Port Elgin Man Charged After Waking Up In Strangers Home

A Port Elgin man is facing two charges after waking up in a stranger's home on Saturday morning.

According to the Saugeen Shores Police Service, a resident woke up to find the man sleeping on her couch.

Police say officers woke the 27-year-old soon-after.

According to police, the male thought he was in a relative’s apartment.

Police say he was too intoxicated to be let go on his own and was charged with public intoxication.

He was also charged with unlawfully being in a dwelling.

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