Sault police have arrested Tieryn Ubaldi in relation to an impaired driving investigation that took place on Dec. 2.
A news release issued by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service alleges that the 19-year-old driver struck a vehicle at a red light on Pim Street.
Full text of the release follows:
On Dec. 2, 2021, officers with Patrol Services charged 19-year-old Tieryn Ubaldi with impaired driving – blood alcohol concentration (80+).
Around 9:18 p.m., officers responded to reports of a collision in the area of Pim Street and Wellington Street East.
The initial investigation identified the vehicle driven by the accused had struck a vehicle stopped at a red light on Pim Street.
Upon speaking with the accused, officers developed grounds to believe his ability to operate a motor vehicle was impaired by alcohol. He provided a breathe sample into an approved device, registering a fail result.
He was arrested and later provided two breathe samples into an approved device, registering two fail results.
He is charged with impaired driving – blood alcohol concentration (80+). He was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 24, 2022.