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Brass knuckles found after Penetanguishene man pulled over for impaired

Tay, New Tecumseth residents also face impaired charges after stopped by police
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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MIDLAND, TAY & TINY TWP – On the evenings of Nov. 3 and 4, 2021 three impaired drivers were arrested by members of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)

On Nov. 4, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. on Simcoe Road 93 in the Township of Tiny, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle traveling at an extreme rate of speed. After some time the officer was able to catch up to the pick up truck and pull it over. The officer smelled alcohol on the breath of the driver and demanded a roadside screening test which the driver failed. He was arrested and upon a search, a pair of brass knuckles were located a seized. The driver was transported to the detachment to provide breath samples

As a result of this investigation, Devon Steele, 25 years of Penetanguishene was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Over 80
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Weapon
  • Carrying a Concealed Weapon

On Nov. 4, 2021 just after midnight, an officer on patrol observed a vehicle travelling at high speed on Vasey Rd. near Wood Rd. in Tay Township. The officer stopped the car and spoke with the driver, noting a strong smell of alcohol and signs of impairment. The driver was placed under arrest and transported to detachment to provide breath samples

As a result of this investigation, Lesa Smith, 48 years of Tay Township was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Operation While Over 80

On Nov. 3, 2021 at 10:20pm police received a call regarding a vehicle which was parked in an odd manner on Yonge Street in the Town of Midland. Police investigated an found a male sleeping behind the wheel. He was awakened and spoken to, police noticed a smell of alcohol and demanded that he provide a breath sample. The male failed a roadside screening test therefore he was arrested a transported to detachment however he refused to provide further breath samples.

As a result of this investigation, Erasheswaran Erasiah, 46 years of New Tecumseth was charged with the following Criminal Code offences:

  • Operation While Impaired
  • Refuse to Provide Breath Sample

All accused in the preceding matters were released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in November. In all cases resulting in impaired driving related charges, the drivers license of the accused is suspended for 90 days and the vehicle they were operating is impounded for 7 days.

The OPP reminds motorists to plan ahead and to use a designated driver, cab, public transit, or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements. Enforcement and education is essential to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways.

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