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Sault man accused of impaired driving

Police say they detected alcohol on the driver's breath at a traffic stop
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NEWS RELEASE
SAULT STE. MARIE POLICE SERVICE
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On Jan. 20, 2020 officers with Patrol Services arrested 32-year-old Clinton Whalen of Wilcox Avenue for impaired driving. 

Just after midnight on Jan. 20, 2020 officers observed the accused driving and conducted a traffic stop. Upon approaching the vehicle officers detected the smell of alcohol on his breath. The accused provided a breath sample into an approved device which registered a fail result. 

He is charged with one count of impaired driving – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus). He is scheduled to appear in court on March 2, 2020.

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