On Sunday February 23, 2020, Almaguin Highlands OPP were called to a collision involving a single motor vehicle that collided with a mailbox.
Police arrived at the scene at approximately 3:30 p.m. and subsequently arrested the driver, Jason Pelletier, 45 of Machar Township with the following offences:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused was released from police custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on March 12, 2020 in Sundridge, Ontario.