NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF THE NORTH SHORE - East Algoma OPP lays 47th impaired charge in 2024.
On Nov. 3, 2024 at approximately 12 a.m., the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver travelling eastbound on Causley Street through the Town Blind River.
Police patrolled Highway 17 and located the suspect vehicle parked on Martin Road in the village of Spragge. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and an arrest was made. The driver was then transported to Blind River detachment for further testing.
As a result, Thomas Kuzma, 19 years of age from Elliot Lake, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Have care and control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on Dec. 5, 2024.
The car was towed and impounded for seven days with the driver being issued a 90-day administrative drivers licence suspension.
If you suspect an impaired driver, don't hesitate "MAKE THE CALL" and call 911.
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