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Vehicle impounded, driver charged following traffic stop

Police conducted a traffic stop and investigation revealed the driver was suspended
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On May 2, 2018, at approximately 3:20 p.m., the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) members were on regular patrol duties on Ottawa Avenue, in the City of Elliot Lake, Ont.

Police conducted a traffic stop and investigation revealed the driver was suspended. This resulted in the male driver charged and the vehicle towed and impounded.

Alex Macdonald, 21 years of age, from Elliot Lake, Ont. was charged with:

  • Driving while suspended, contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA). 

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on July 4, 2018.

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