NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY DETACHMENT
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Officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigated incidents of impaired operation on area roadways and waterways over the Oct. 1-3, 2021 weekend.
Marine officers patrolling at 3:55 p.m. Oct. 2, 2021 in the Delawana Channel of Georgian Bay Township observed a vessel having navigation issues and conducted a vessel check. As a result of this check the operator was arrested and a liquor seizure was made from occupants of the vessel (see attached photograph).
The investigation has resulted in a 17 year old male of Elmvale being charged with the following offences-
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Operate a vessel without a licence on board contrary to the Canada Shipping Act
- Operate a vessel with open container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Control Act
The accused was released on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Youth Court of Justice in Midland on November 3, 2021 and is subject to the 90 day licence suspension under the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
Officers responded to a single vehicle crash on Simcoe County Road 6 at the Tiny / Flos Line Road at 12:19 p.m. Oct. 2, 2021 along with County of Simcoe Paramedics and Township of Tiny Fire Service. The lone driver was removed by emergency services personnel from the vehicle and arrested by OPP investigators (see attached photograph).
An impaired driving investigation was conducted resulting in Lindsay Mahon, 41 years of Calgary, Alberta being charged with the following offences.
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Oct. 21, 2021 and is subject to the 90 day licence suspension and vehicle impoundment under the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines
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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