Reports of an impaired motorist on an afternoon drive in the direction of Sault Ste. Marie led to the arrest of a Thessalon man.
Police say on Tuesday at around 4 p.m., the East Algoma OPP received a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver travelling west on Highway 17 from Thessalon.
A short time later, police located the vehicle in Bruce Mines.
"While speaking to the driver, police determined alcohol had been consumed," police said in a news release.
The driver was arrested and transported to the OPP's Blind River detachment for further testing.
Police said he vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days.
Braden Cote, 39, of Thessalon is charged operation while impaired (blood alcohol concentration - 80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Oct. 5.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.