Lambton OPP cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)Lambton OPP cruiser. (BlackburnNews.com file photo by Melanie Irwin)
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Lambton OPP nab two impaired drivers

Lambton OPP took two alleged impaired drivers off the road in a span of 36 hours.

The first incident happened in Petrolia on Wednesday when a traffic complaint was called in to police.

OPP said they received a call at around 11:50 a.m. when someone saw a vehicle crash on Maude Street.

It's alleged the driver left the scene, but officers located the vehicle and the driver shortly after.

A 34 year-old Petrolia man was arrested but has since been released from police custody.

The vehicle has been impounded for seven days and a 90 day licence suspension has been issued.

He's scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 12.

Meanwhile, on Thursday, Lambton OPP conducted a traffic stop in Plympton-Wyoming at around 10:50 p.m.

A 55 year-old Windsor woman was stopped on Forest Road for speeding when police found her to be impaired.

She was issued a 90 day licence suspension and her vehicle impounded for seven days.

She is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on August 29.

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