NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment responded to a call from a community member reporting a possible impaired driver after observing a driver slumped over the wheel at the fuel pumps of a William Street, Midland convenience store.
Officers arrived at approximately 1:44 a.m. July 6, 2023 and spoke to the lone occupant and entered into a impaired operation investigation summoning the assistance of an OPP officer trained as a drug recognition expert (DRE).
As a result of this investigation and the seizure of a quantity of a substance that appeared to be cocaine, Joshua David James Issac, 38, of Midland, has been charged criminally with the following offences:
• Operation while impaired - drugs
And further with
• Possession of a Schedule I Substance - Cocaine Contrary to the Controlled Drug and Substances Act
The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on July 27, 2023. The accused also faces a 90 day driver's licence suspension as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines as well the vehicle was towed and impounded for 14 days.
Educating the public about safe boating practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our waterways please "Make the Call" and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.
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