Huron OPP report drug charge; and warn motorists to drive safely this long weekend

DRUG CHARGE LAID IN GODERICH

(GODERICH, ON) - The Huron County OPP has laid a drug possession charge against a 49-year-old man of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh, following a tip from a member of the public Wednesday, Aug. 2.
 
Just after 8 p.m., Huron OPP officers received an anonymous complaint regarding a man who was using marijuana in a parked vehicle on Gloucester Terrace in Goderich. A few minutes later, the investigating officer arrived on scene and spoke with the driver. While speaking with the him, the officer detected the odour of marijuana coming from the driver. A search of the vehicle ensued and the driver was found to be in possession of a substantial amount of marijuana.
 
The driver, Timothy BLACKADAR, 49, of Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana. He has been released from custody with a court date scheduled for Sept, 11, at the Ontario Court of Justice - Goderich. 

*THIS CHARGE HAS YET TO BE PROVEN IN COURT*
 

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MOTORISTS URGED TO DRIVE SAFELY THIS LONG HOLIDAY WEEKEND

(HURON COUNTY, ON) - The Huron County OPP Traffic Unit is reminding drivers to exercise care and caution while out on the roadways and waterways in Huron County this Civic Holiday weekend.

Police expect heavier traffic volumes along the Lake Huron coastline with many cottagers and vacationers heading to the beaches and waterways for the long weekend. 

The traffic unit will be highly visible, ensuring motorists are keeping it safe. One area that motorists can expect some focused patrols will be along Highway 21 and the county roadways that lead to Lake Huron. 

One such roadway is Dashwood Road (Huron County Road 83). OPP officers have investigated some recent collisions right at the intersection of Dashwood Road and Highway 21.
  
"I encourage drivers to stay sober, slow down and stay completely focused on the task of driving when behind the wheel," says sergeant Nigel Heels of the Huron OPP Traffic Unit. "Unfortunately, all too often, we have seen the deadly results when someone fails to drive with the necessary care and attention that is required. It's pretty simple - obey the rules of the road; they are there for a reason." 

Officers will be keeping an eye out for all traffic offences, but the focus this weekend will be on drivers who fail to move over for emergency vehicles; speeders; distracted drivers; impaired drivers; and those that fail to buckle up.