NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TAY TOWNSHIP - A Mercedes Benz in the ditch near the intersection of Old Fort Road and Elliot Side Road, Tay Township prompted a passing motorist to contact the OPP Communications Centre at 6:21 p.m. Sept. 19, 2021.
The attending officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) upon speaking with the lone driver entered into a drinking and driving investigation at the scene.
The investigation has resulted in Erica Chynoweth, 22 years of Midland, being charged with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Operate unsafe vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of Liquor contrary to the Liquor Control Act
The accused was released on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on Sept. 30, 2021 and is subject to the 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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