More than 50 charges laid during Pottahawk weekend in Norfolk County
OPP estimate approximately 450 boats and 2,500 people took part in Pottahawk weekend at Pottahawk Point.
Between Saturday and Sunday, the police's marine team laid a total of 12 charges under the Liquor Licence and Control Act and 10 charges under the Canada Shipping Act. One person was charged with impaired operation.
Meanwhile, over on dry land, one driver was charged with stunt driving while 24 other drivers were hit with speeding charges. Police said they issued a total of 32 charges under the Highway Traffic Act and two charges under the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
'Norfolk County OPP attributes the lack of any serious, possibly fatal incidents to the presence of emergency services who worked diligently to ensure public safety for the annual event, and to those in attendance who prioritized safety throughout the course of the day,' Tuesday's release from police read.
OPP thanked Norfolk County Paramedic Services, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Canadian Coast Guard for their help keeping everyone safe.
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