NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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BLIND RIVER — Driver arrested at traffic stop.
On Nov. 17, 2024, the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol in the Town of Blind River. At approximately 9:30 p.m., police observed a westbound white car travelling at a high rate of speed on Causley Street and initiated a traffic stop. A query revealed the driver had an outstanding warrant from the Greater Sudbury Police Service (GSPS).
The East Algoma OPP assisted with the execution of the warrant for: Failing to attend court-as per undertaking. The driver will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury at a later date.
Shawn Bentley, 36 years-of-age from Sudbury was charged with:
- Driving while under suspension
- Speeding
- Driver fail to surrender licence
Everyone has a role to play in keeping our roads safe. The OPP is committed to addressing behaviours that place drivers, passengers and other road users at risk.
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