FORT FRANCES -- A break and enter in Fort Frances has resulted in numerous charges for one Couchiching First Nation resident.
According to an Ontario Provincial Police release, officers received a report on Saturday, Aug. 3 just after 6 a.m. of a break and enter at a residence on Frog Creek Road.
Officers responded and located the suspect driving erratically and eventually stopping on Frog Creek Road.
Police say officers attended the vehicle and spoke with the driver.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver has been consuming alcoholic beverages and was placed under arrest and returned to the detachment for further tests.
As a result of the investigation, Courtney BUCKSHOT, 30, of Couchiching First Nation has been charged with break, enter dwelling house - commit indictable, offence, mischief - destroy or damages property, theft under $5,000, operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), driving while under suspension.
The accused has been held in custody pending a bail hearing.
