NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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A person was charged after police received a traffic complaint of a possible impaired driver on Highway 17.
On April 17, at approximately 8:30 p.m. the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complainant from the Espanola area. This was regarding a westbound small white car all over the road and operating with no lights on. The vehicle was stopped in Blind River a short time later and the driver was spoken to. Police detected the odour of alcoholic beverage on the driver's breath. It was also learned that the driver was prohibited from driving. They were subsequently arrested and the vehicle was towed and impounded.
Victoria Miller, 28-years-old, from Chelmsford was charged with:
- Operation while impaired by alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Drive while Prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Operation while Prohibited under the Criminal Code
- Driving while under suspension
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Elliot Lake on June 5.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and all of the accused are considered innocent unless proven guilty.
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