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Two drivers face impaired charges

The traffic stops took place on Highway 101 and Highway 144
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NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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SOUTH PORCUPINE - On Sept. 14, 2017 at 12:16 a.m., the South Porcupine Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducted a traffic stop on Highway 101 east of Foleyet. 

The driver, Paul Martin, 54 of Timmins, was showing signs of impairment and as a result of the investigation he has been charged with the following offences:

  • Driving while ability impaired contrary to section 253(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Driving with more than 80mgs of alcohol in blood, contrary to section 253(1)(b) of the CC

Furthermore, on Sept. 17, 2017 at 5:08 p.m., the OPP responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 144 in Gouin Township. 

As a result of the investigation, the driver, Brandon Christopher, 26 of Kapuskasing, has been charged with following offences:

  • Driving while ability impaired contrary to section 253(1)(a) of the CC.
  • Driving with more than 80mgs of alcohol in blood, contrary to section 253(1)(b) of the CC
  • Race a motor vehicle - excessive speed, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

Both individuals are scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Timmins on Oct. 31, 2017.

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