A Ramara Township man is facing impaired driving charges after police reportedly received a call from a concerned citizen.

According to the OPP,  a member of the public reported that a male, who was believed to be intoxicated, had gotten into a vehicle at a business in Brechin and had driven away around noon on Tuesday (May 18).

“Officers responded and located a vehicle which matched the description given. A vehicle stop was conducted and, upon speaking with the driver, an impaired driving investigation was commenced,” reads a media release.

William Rittmeier, 31, of Ramara, has been charged with operation while impaired – alcohol and operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).

He is scheduled to appear in Orillia court on July 20.