Suspended driver charged after home illegally towed with a tractor in Tweed: OPP

A 58-year-old man is facing several charges after OPP say he illegally towed a home down a Tweed road using a tractor.

Central Hastings OPP were called to Old Hungerford Road in Tweed around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday to respond to an oversized load causing damage in the area.

The home had allegedly damaged several mailboxes and hydro lines in the area.

OPP say the driver had a suspended licence and was towing the home without proper permits.

Robert Beatty, of Tweed, is now facing the following charges:

• Mischief over $5,000.
• Operating a motor vehicle while prohibited.
• Driving with an overwide load.
• Failing to report an accident.
• Failing to remain at the scene.
• Failing to produce a permit.

Beatty is scheduled to appear at a Belleville court on Tuesday to answer to his charges.