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Parking at stop sign leads to impaired charge for Midland man

Police say the 39-year-old was parked in an idling vehicle and fell asleep
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Police responded to a 1:15 a.m. Aug. 15, 2021 call by a concerned motorist of an idling vehicle parked in a live lane in front of a stop sign at the four corners in Perkinsfield,Tiny Township. After waking up, the lone driver became the subject of an impaired driving investigation by members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP).

As a result, Timothy David, 39 years, of Midland has been charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada.

The accused was released on an recognizance to appear before the  Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Sept. 2, 2021 and is subject to a 90 day licence suspension and vehicle tow/impound 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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