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Novice Driver Arrested in Chatham

A teenage driver is in hot water after being seen swerving between lanes in Chatham.

An officer on patrol stopped the suspect vehicle on Thames Street at 1:30 this morning and believed the man driving was under the influence of alcohol.

The 19-year-old was taken to police headquarters for tests and is now facing several charges, including impaired driving, driving with liquor readily available, and being a G1 driver unaccompanied by a qualified driver.

His license has been suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded for one week.