Colborne man charged with DUI

Photo by Dan Jones.

A motorist has been charged with impaired driving in Colborne. On June 13, at approximately 9:50 p.m., officers were in the area of Toronto Street and Church Street responding to a disturbance.

While there, police observed the driver of a passenger vehicle lose traction while turning onto King Street.

The vehicle was located on Victoria Street and the driver was taken into custody. During the investigation, officers initiated an impaired driving investigation. The individual was transported to a local detachment for further testing, where a result nearly three times the legal limit was registered.

Damon Armstrong from Norwood, has been charged with:

·        Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus);· Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs;· Drive motor vehicle - perform stunt;  Driving motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg in July. In addition to the ADLS, a 14-day vehicle impound was imposed.