NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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PENETANGUISHENE - A concerned citizen contacted police about a possible impaired driver passed out in the parking lot of a Harriet Street residence.
Responding officers from Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) located the vehicle at 11:31 p.m. July 21, 2021 and spoke with the driver.
An impaired driving investigation was commenced resulting in the lone occupant of the vehicle, Robert Cascagnette, 63 years of Penetanguishene, being charged with Operation while impaired - alcohol and further with Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) 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 Aug. 5, 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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