On Monday, Sault Police officers charged a 54-year-old man at around 1:45 a.m. after he was found asleep in a vehicle in the intersection of Copernicus Drive and Lorna Drive.
Police said he was found when his car was preventing snow removal from the roadway.
“Upon arrival, officers spoke with the driver and developed grounds to believe their ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by drugs,” police said in a news release.
Robert Carter was arrested and transported to hospital to provide a blood sample for screening.
A search of the accused and his vehicle located approximately 13 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 2.5 grams of suspected fentanyl, a scale, and a bullet, police said.
The estimated street value of drugs seized is approximately $1,675.
Carter is charged with:
- Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and/or Drug
- Dangerous Operation
- Possession of Schedule 1 Substance x2
- Careless Storage of Ammunition
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on March 24.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.