NEWS RELEASE
TIMMINS POLICE SERVICE
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During the month of February, four individuals were charged in Timmins for impaired driving offences.
On February 6, 2016, at approximately 2:30 a.m. police observed an vehicle in the area of Evans St. in Timmins, and became concerned that the driver may be intoxicated.
Police initiated a traffic stop in the area of Leighton St. and Smith St. Upon speaking to the driver, police noted signs of impairment.
An investigation followed, which led to Kenneth ELLIOTT, 41, of Timmins being charged with Impaired Driving.
On February 12, 2016, at approximately 11:50 p.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Main Street in Timmins.
Officers attended the area and located the vehicle in question. Upon speaking to the driver, police noted signs of impairment.
Following an investigation, Jonathan Pessah, 31, of London, ON was charged with Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle while Impaired, and Care or Control of a Motor Vehicle with more than 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood.
On February 20, 2016, at approximately 9:50 p.m., police received a report of a possible impaired driver in the area of Royale Street in Timmins.
Police located the vehicle and driver in question and upon speaking to the driver, noted signs of impairment.
Following their investigation, police charged Brenda Langlois, 55, of Timmins with Impaired Driving, and Driving with more than 80 mg of alcohol in 100 ml of blood.
On February 26, 2016, at approximately 5:30 p.m., police received reports of a motor vehicle collision in the area of Bristol Road and Rekela Street.
Investigation revealed that a vehicle had been traveling at a high rate of speed and struck two other vehicles.
Police attended the scene, and upon speaking to the driver of the vehicle in question, noted signs of impairment. Fortunately, this collision did not result in serious injuries for those involved.
As a result of their investigation, police charged Benjamin Reid, 23, of Iroquois Falls, ON with Driving a Motor Vehicle while Impaired by Drug, Fail or Refuse to Provide Breath Sample, and Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle.
The above impaired driving incident is a clear example of the dangers of driving impaired.
Those who choose to drive after consuming alcohol or drugs are not only risking charges, fines, and license suspensions, but are placing the lives of all others on the road in danger.
Although no serious injuries were sustained in the above-mentioned collision, it is clear that the end result of this incident could have been much more devastating for all involved.
The public is reminded that they are an integral part of removing impaired drivers from the road.
If an impaired driver is suspected, at any time, residents are encouraged to call 9-1-1.
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