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Two Tay men facing impaired charges

Officers responded to a report of a single vehicle crash where the vehicle had left the scene
MidlandToday Staff
02MAR17 ELGIN PHOTO
File photo courtesy of OPPPhoto supplied by Ontario Provincial Police

NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Calls from community members into the OPP Communications Centre reporting two separate possible impaired driving occurrences has resulted in two drivers being removed from area roadways after investigation by officers from the  Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police.

Officers responded at 5:53 a.m. March 8, 2022 to an incident on Ellen Street, Midland and located the suspect vehicle and commenced a drinking and driving investigation of the driver resulting in Dustin CRONK 26 years of Tay Township being charged with the following offences.

 

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

The accused was released from custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on March 24, 2022.

Officers on patrol responded to a report of a single vehicle crash where the vehicle had left the scene on William Street, Tay Township at 1:02 a.m. March 8, 2022. Shortly afterwards officers stopped a vehicle nearby and entered into a impaired driving investigation and seized a quantity of cannabis. Charged is Niikolas LALONDE 21 years of Midland with the following offences.

 

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs Contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
  • Have care or control of vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available Contrary to the Cannabis Control Act
  • Fail to have insurance card Contrary to the Compulsory Automobile Act
  • Drive motor vehicle, no permit Contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was released from custody on an undertaking to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on April 14, 2022.

In both instances the involved vehicle was towed and impounded for 7 days and the accused's drivers licence has been suspended for 90 days as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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. If you are heading out on the town or on the trails, please make a plan to get home safely.

 

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