Two motorists are facing charges for allegedly driving under the influence in two separate incidents which took place in Renfrew County within a three day period.
An Ottawa woman was stopped on Doran Road in Laurentian Valley on Nov. 1 at 2:55 p.m.
Criminal and Highway Traffic Act charges, include operation while impaired, using a plate not authorized for the vehicle, and having care of control of a vehicle with open liquor.
A few days later on the evening of Nov. 4., police initiated a traffic stop on Ininatig Inamo on the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation at 7:50 p.m.
A 61-year-old driver from Renfrew County was found to be above the legal limit and charged with impaired driving as well as failing to stop at a stop sign.
Both drivers were released and are scheduled to appear at Ontario Court of Justice later this month.
Officers reported that both individuals had their driver’s licence suspended for 90 days and vehicles towed and impounded for seven days, per statute.
Police are advising drivers to make responsible choices when driving.
