A driver who gave a fake name to police after being pulled over for a traffic complaint is facing impaired driving charges.
On Nov. 24 at around 9:55 a.m., West Nipssing Ontario Provincial Police received a complaint about a possible impaired driver on Reserve Road in Atikameksheng Anishnawbek First Nation.
“The vehicle was located, and the driver provided a false name to police,” an OPP release alleges. “The driver was arrested for impaired driving, then transported to the OPP detachment for further testing.”
The 34-year-old driver from Sudbury is charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Failure or refusal to comply with demand
- Obstruct Peace Officer
- Failure to comply with release order
- Driving while under suspension - two counts
Held for bail court, the accused was remanded back into custody and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Sudbury on Nov. 27.
The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
“The OPP would like to remind the public that if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways, or trails, please ‘Make the Call,’ and dial 9-1-1 as impaired driving never ends well, please plan a way to get home safely.”
