A West Nipissing man is charged with drug-impaired driving after being pulled over on Highway 539.

The OPP said the individual was wanted on an outstanding warrant and members the Nipissing West detachment conducted a traffic stop around 2:50 p.m. this past Thursday.

During the investigation, it was determined that the driver was prohibited from operating a motor vehicle, as well as being impaired by drugs. He was then transported to the North Bay Police Service for further testing.

Paul Descoteaux, 39, from West Nipissing, was charged with drug-impaired operation, driving while prohibited, and failing to comply with a probation order.

The accused was held for bail court, then remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Wednesday Aug. 27 in

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