NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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As a result of an ongoing police investigation from earlier in the evening in the town of Midland , officers from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop of a Toyota Tundra pick up truck at the intersection of Colborne and Russell Streets, Midland at approximately 4:12 a.m. Nov. 24, 2024.
Officers spoke with the driver and entered into an impaired driving investigation at the scene resulting in the following.
Cameron Hook, 32 years, of Midland was arrested and charged with dangerous operation, operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus), and further with Provincial Offences Act charges of novice driver - B.A.C. above zero, driving while under suspension.
The accused was released from custody and will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Dec. 12, 2024 and is also subject to a 90-day drivers licence suspension. The involved pick up truck was towed and is the subject of a seven-day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.
Educating the public about safe driving, boating and ORV practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired operator on our roadways, waterways or trails please "Make the Call" and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.
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