NEWS RELEASE
SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Two officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police while patrolling Highway 12 at Reeves Road noticed at 9:34 p.m. Feb. 4, 2022 an eastbound vehicle that was displaying signs of a possible impaired driver. The suspect vehicle was safely stopped and the officers spoke with the lone driver and entered into a drinking and driving investigation. During the roadside part of the investigation the officers seized liquor from the vehicle. As a result of this investigation Rolando Cerda, 40 years, of Georgian Bay Township has been charged with the following related offences -
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
and further with
- Driving motor vehicle while un-sealed container of liquor
- Driving motor vehicle with liquor readily available
Contrary to the Liquor Licence Act
The accused was released on an recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Feb. 24, 2022. The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused's drivers licence has been suspended for 90 days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
Officers responded to a two vehicle crash at the intersection of Beck Boulevard and Main Street Penetanguishene at 2:31 p.m. Feb. 4, 2022 involving a red Cadillac and a black pick up truck. Upon the officers arrival, the red Cadillac had fled the scene leaving the other vehicle and driver who was later transported to hospital by County of Simcoe Paramedics. After a brief search assisted by community members, the vehicle was located in the Village Square Mall parking lot. As a result of this investigation, Adam Baker, 52 years old, of Toronto has been 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
- Failure to stop after accident
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused's drivers licence has been suspended for 90 days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines. The accused was released on an undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Feb. 17, 2022.
RIDE check stops
Officers in an effort to reduce the incidence of impaired driving on area snowmobile trails conducted 12 RIDE check stops checking 272 snowmobilers for signs of impairment with no impaired driving charges being issued.
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. If you are heading out on the town or on the trails, please make a plan to get home safely.
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