Northern Ont. RIDE check leads to impaired, drug possession charges
A 58-year-old Brantford man is facing multiple charges, including impaired driving and drug possession, following a traffic stop in Espanola over the weekend.
Members of Ontario Provincial Police's Manitoulin detachment conducted a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check at the intersection of Highway 6 and Old Webbwood Road.
A vehicle came through the check area at about 11 p.m. on July 19, police said in a news release.
Officers initiated an investigation after a vehicle passed through the checkpoint, leading to multiple charges for the driver.
The accused has been charged with two counts of drug possession, operation while prohibited and impaired driving along with a charge for driving with open alcohol in the vehicle. He is scheduled to appear in court in Espanola on Sept. 22.
This incident marks the 96th impaired driving arrest handled by the Manitoulin OPP so far this year.
In addition to the charges, under provincial legislation, the motorist also received 90-day driver's licence suspension and the vehicle involved was impounded for seven days at the owner's expense.
Authorities continue warn against impaired driving
In the news release, OPP emphasized that no amount of alcohol or drugs is safe for drivers and urged the public to report suspected impaired drivers.
'Make the Call'
Report impaired drivers
Ontario Provincial Police are urging the public to report suspected impaired drivers. (File photo/Supplied/Ontario Provincial Police)
'If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways, or trails, don't hesitate to 'Make the Call' and dial 911,' said police. 'Your phone call could save someone's life.'
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