Members of the Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested and charged a driver after they attended detachment for an unrelated investigation.
On May 29, 2024 at approximately 9:15 pm, the driver turned themselves into officers at the Detachment. While speaking to the driver in relation to the original investigation, officers noted signs of impairment.
As a result of the subsequent investigation, a 40-year-old female of Armour Township was charged with:
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while impaired – alcohol
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sundridge at a later date to answer to the charges.
The OPP remains committed to ensuring Ontario roads are safe from drug-impaired and alcohol-impaired drivers. If you plan on consuming drugs or alcohol, please arrange a safe ride home. If you suspect someone to be operating a motor vehicle while impaired, please call 9-1-1.
