A two-vehicle crash in a parking lot on Anne Street South has led to charges, including impaired driving, against a 35-year-old Barrie man.
The collision happened around 10:20 p.m. on April 2.
Police said officers spoke with one of the drivers, who showed signs of impairment, such as being unsteady on their feet and having glassy eyes. A roadside screening device test was administered, and police said the driver failed.
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He was taken to police headquarters, where further breath testing was conducted.
"The results confirmed the driver was well over the legal alcohol limit," police said in a news release.
The motorist was charged with impaired operation, operation while impaired with a blood alcohol concentration of mover 80 milligrams, and driving with an open container of liquor.
Police impounded his vehicle for seven days, and suspended his driver's licence for 90 days.
