NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TAY TWP – A uniform officer from the Southern Georgian Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol at 9:08 p.m. March 16, 2021 along Highway 12 near Pine Street in Tay Township, stopped a vehicle for an intersection related traffic violation.
The officer upon speaking with the lone driver entered into an drinking and driving investigation resulting in Alex Dawe, 24 years, of Midland being charged with the following offences.
- Operation while impaired - alcohol contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
- Speeding contrary to the Highway Traffic Act
- Fail to have insurance card contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act
The accused was released from police custody on a undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland on April 8, 2021.
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days and the accused's driver's licence has been further suspended for 90 days under the conditions of the Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension (ADLS) .
OPP officers during the March 12-16, 2021 time frame conducted 11 R.I.D.E. check stops throughout the detachment patrol area checking 219 drivers and vehicles with no impaired drivers observed at these check stops.
Police remind motorists that an essential part of the enforcement job is to save lives and reduce injuries on our trails, roadways and waterways. Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver or operator please "Make the Call" and dial 911 and help prevent a crash.
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