Medicine Hat Mayor Ted Clugston has been charged with impaired driving.

The incident was confirmed by the mayor himself in an email release to the media.

"At this time, these charges are before the courts and on the advice of legal counsel I cannot comment on the matter further," the email read.

According to the email,Clugston was stopped by Medicine Hat police after midnight on Friday, Feb. 13 while on his way home.

Medicine Hat Police Service Chief Andy McGrogan said "subsequent to the arrest [Clugston] was charged with impaired driving and exceed .08 under the provisions of the Criminal Code."

McGogan said Clugston was cooperative throughout the investigation.

A court date has been set for March 10, 2015.

"Thank you for your patience, as this is a serious matter," Clugston said.

Clugston was elected mayor of Medicine Hat in October, 2013.