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Suspect stopped for speeding on Hwy. 17 charged with impaired
Marathon Ontario Provincial Police spotted the impaired driving suspect around 9:20 p.m. June 6 in Pic Township.
A 60-year-old from Sault Ste. Marie stopped for speeding near Marathon on Highway 17 on Friday has been charged with impaired driving.
Marathon Ontario Provincial Police spotted the suspect around 9:20 p.m. June 6 in Pic Township.
'While on patrol, an officer observed a motor vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed, and a traffic stop was initiated,' police said in a news release Saturday.
Signs of impairment
'While speaking with the driver, the officer detected signs of impairment. The driver was arrested and transported for further testing.'
Charges include driving while impaired by alcohol. His licence was suspended automatically for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for a week.
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Marathon on July 16.
'If you have an urgent traffic complaint or if you suspect someone is driving while their ability to operate a motor vehicle is impaired by drugs or alcohol, please call 911 immediately,' police said.
Non-emergency cases can be reported by calling 1-888-310-1122 or online.
To remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) where you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.
