NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were provided with a tip from the public of a possible impaired driver operating on the east side of the Town of Midland at 7:43 p.m. on May 18, 2020.
An officer on patrol observed a vehicle matching the provided description and stopped it on Birchwood Drive, Midland and upon speaking with the driver, entered into a drinking and driving investigation.
As a result of this investigation Michael Quesnelle, 44 years old of Tay Township, has been charged with the following driving offences;
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused driver's licence has been suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days as per the conditions of the administrative drivers licence suspension. Accused was released from police custody on an undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on July 30, 2020.
OPP officers remind drivers that they will be taking all precautions available during this time to protect themselves and others while conducting investigations either at the roadside or at detachment. Calls from the public are always appreciated as road safety is paramount for all road users.
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