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Traffic complaint leads to charges in Cochrane

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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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COCHRANE — On Sept. 23, 2022, at approximately 5:04 p.m., members of the James Bay Detachment (Cochrane) of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint on Highway 652 in Cochrane.

The vehicle was located on Sixth Avenue. As a result of the investigation the OPP arrested and charged Kevin Ross, 44 years of age, of Cochrane with the following:

  • Dangerous operation contrary to section 320.13(1) of the Criminal Code (CC)
  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the CC
  • Driving while under suspension contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA)

The driver was issued a 90-day administrative driver's licence suspension and the vehicle was impounded.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on October 25, 2022, in Cochrane. 

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