Police say multiple 911 calls about a vehicle being driven erratically southbound on Highway 400 in the Parry Sound area led to the arrest of a Toronto man on the weekend.
Police said the vehicle was forcing other vehicles off the road as it headed south into Simcoe County. The incident took place the afternoon of June 4.
Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Huronia West and Orillia OPP Detachments were able to intercept the vehicle in the area of Horseshoe Valley Road at around 2:50 p.m.
Police were able to safely stop the suspect vehicle "with a resounding sign of approval from passing motorists", police said in a news release.
The lone male driver was arrested at the scene and transported to Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment.
Simon Purchas, 25, of Toronto has been charged with:
- Dangerous operation
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Flight from peace officer
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Fail to stop on right for emergency vehicle
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on June 29.
The driver also faces a 90-day drivers' licence suspension and 14-day vehicle impound.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.
