Impaired Driving Charge After Tip Near White River

Impaired driving charges have been laid after a possible impaired driver was reported near White River.

Superior East Ontario Provincial Police say a concerned motorist called in the tip about a driver on Highway 17 south of White River shortly after 5 o'clock Sunday evening, with police locating and stopping the vehicle, finding the driver had consumed alcoholic beverages.

The 31-year-old from Hamilton was arrested and charged with operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs and operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

He's been released from custody with an October court date.