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Early-morning stop leads to impaired charge for Tiny Township driver

Police say they stopped the driver initially for a speeding offence and further investigation led to impaired charges
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File photo supplied by the Ontario Provincial Police
NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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A member of the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) stopped a vehicle at 2:15 a.m. April 8, 2021 on Simcoe County Road 93 north of Highway 12, Midland for a speeding offence. Further investigation lead to the driver Percy Corbiere, 49 years, of Tiny Township to be charged with the following driving offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.
  • Operation while impaired - alcohol
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on April 22, 2021 in Midland.

The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days and the accused's driver's licence has been further suspended for 90 days under the conditions of the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) .

Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a crash. 

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