RED LAKE- On August 1, at approximately 12:00 a.m., officers from the Red Lake and Ear Falls Detachments of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) initiated a traffic stop on a motor vehicle along Howey Street, within the Municipality of Red Lake.
Through investigation, police determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages.
The officer made a demand for an approved screening device breath sample. The driver failed, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.
As a result of the investigation of the 19-year-old Atikokan man, was charged with:
- 1x Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- 1x Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
He was released by way of Undertaking for Red Lake court on September 15 at 9:00 a.m. to answer the charges.
On August 2, at approximately 12:54 a.m., Ontario Provincial Police received a traffic complaint on Fifth Street, Balmertown, within the Municipality of Red Lake.
In this investigation, it was determined the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages.
The officer made a demand for an approved screening device breath sample. The driver failed, was placed under arrest & returned to the detachment for further tests.
As a result of the investigation a 27-year-old resident of Elliot Lake was charged with:
- 1x Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
He was released by way of Undertaking for Red Lake court on September 15th at 9:00 a.m. to answer the charges.
Motorists who drive impaired by alcohol or drugs are subject to driver’s licence suspensions, fines, vehicle impoundments, criminal records and increased insurance costs. Please drive responsibly, don't drink and drive.
The OPP is committed to safety for all who utilize Ontario's roadways. Members of the public are urged to report Impaired Driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
