RAINY RIVER — On Sunday, at approximately 1:28 a.m., officers from the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle along River Avenue within the town of Rainy River.
Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages, was placed under arrest and returned to the detachment for further tests.
As a result of the investigation, a 40-year-old of Fort Frances was charged with Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs;
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Rainy River on October 24th.
Also, on Sunday morning at approximately 2:49 a.m., officers from the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle along Hwy 11-71 within the township of La Vallee.
Through the investigation, it was determined that the driver had been consuming alcoholic beverages. He was placed under arrest and returned to the detachment for further tests.
As a result of the investigation, a 32-year-old Fort Frances resident was charged with operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs, novice driver with blood alcohol content above zero contrary to Section 44.1(3) of the Highway Traffic Act, and having care or control of a motor vehicle with an open container of liquor contrary to Section 42(1)(a) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act.
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Nov. 4.
Members of the public are urged to report impaired driving by calling 911 in emergency situations. Complaints of impaired, aggressive or careless driving can also be made by calling 1-888-310-1122.
