Bracebridge OPP said they responded to a concern from a member of the public (Feb 18, 2021 at 7:15 pm) about a suspected impaired driver on Muskoka Beach Road in Gravenhurst. Responding Officers located the vehicle in the ditch and as a result arrested and charged 23-year-old Anthony Harbridge of Bracebridge, with Impaired Operation and Over 80.
The accused will appear in court on April 6, 2021.
About one hour later, at 8:17 p.m. police received information of a vehicle in the ditch on Muskoka Road 118 West in Muskoka Lakes Township. Responding Officers approached the male and determined that alcohol was a factor in the collision. As a result 59-year-old Anthony Taus of Uxbridge Township, was arrested and charged with Impaired Operation and Over 80.
The accused will appear in court on April 20, 2021.
The fine for impaired driving are almost the same as a “covid 19” fail to comply ticket. Until there are REAL penalties, people will continue this practice. Even if you kill four people, you’re out on the streets in no time, as we’ve seen recently.
(It also helps immensely if you’re filthy rich)!