Bracebridge Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has taken another impaired driver off of the roads in Bracebridge.
On December 16, 2024 just after midnight, a Bracebridge OPP officer was out conducting proactive patrols on Wellington Street in Bracebridge, ON and conducted a traffic stop after noticing some deficiencies on a vehicle. As a result of the investigation, police arrested and charged 22-year-old Luis Mesquita of Bracebridge, ON with Impaired Operation, Over 80 and Possession of a Schedule I Substance – Cocaine.
The accusedwill appear in the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on January 21, 2025 to answer to his charges.
Impaired driving continues to be a significant factor affecting the safety of everyone travelling on Muskoka roads and trails. If you suspect that someone is driving while under the influence of any substance, please call 9-1-1 from your hands free device if it is safe to do so.