Impaired driving and flight from police charges have been laid after an attempted traffic stop in Chapleau.
Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say officers observed a motor vehicle travelling in an unsafe manner on Broomhead Road shortly after 3 o'clock Sunday morning - noting a "near collision" - the driver initially refused to stop for police, but eventually did so, with subsequent investigation revealing the 66-year-old from Gores Landing had consumed alcoholic beverages, leading to charges of operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) and flight from peace officer.
He's been released from custody, with a November court date.