ATIKOKAN – An afternoon stop to inspect maintenance resulted in the driver's arrest after they failed a roadside alcohol test.
On June 22, at approximately 2:30 p.m. a member of the Ontario Provincial Police Atikokan Detachment stopped a vehicle in the Don Park area of Atikokan to inspect equipment after vehicle maintenance issues were observed.
The officer detected the odour of alcohol and made a demand for a roadside test.
The driver failed the roadside test and was arrested for the offence. Additional testing was conducted at the Atikokan detachment by a qualified technician.
A 34-year-old from Atikokan was charged criminally with one count each of impaired operation alcohol or drugs, and impaired operation blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused also received a 90-day license suspension and seven-day vehicle impoundment.
The accused is to appear in the Atikokan Ontario Court of Justice on July 25 to answer to the charge.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring road safety through education and enforcement. Impaired driving is a public safety emergency. If you see an impaired driver, call 911. Road safety is the shared responsibility of all road users.
