Bracebridge OPP officers were conducting a RIDE check on Bay Street in Gravenhurst on Saturday June 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m when a vehicle approached their location and upon discussion with the driver it was determined that alcohol was a factor. Police arrested and charged 65 year-old Joel Holmstrom of Gravenhurst, with Impaired Operation and Over 80 CC. The accused will appear in Bracebridge court on July 6, 2021 to answer to his charges. Furthermore his driver’s license was suspended for 90 days and his vehicle impounded.
On Monday June 7, 2021 at 11 p.m. officers were again conducting a RIDE check program at a similar location in Gravenhurst when a vehicle attempted to flee upon seeing police. Officers were able to follow the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop a short distance away and subsequently arrested and charged 34 year-old Evan Monk of Bracebridge, with Impaired Operation and Over 80. The accused will appear in Bracebridge court
on August 17, 2021 to answer to his charges. His driver’s license was suspended and his vehicle impounded.