NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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One person is facing charges after police received a traffic complaint.
On Feb. 21, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a vehicle that was speeding and swerving on Highway 17 in the Nairn-Hyman Township.
Police located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Further investigation on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
Evan Belanger, 32-years-old from Frankford, was charged with:
- operation while impaired - alcohol
- operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code
- dangerous operation
- novice driver - B.A.C above zero
- driving while under suspension
- driving while under suspension - while suspended under HTA sec 41/42
- drive motor vehicle - not equipped with ignition interlock device
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on March 19.
The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don't hesitate to "MAKE THE CALL" and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone's life.
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