A 60-year-old man was charged after an early morning traffic stop in Sturgeon Falls on Aug. 31.
At around 3:15 a.m. on Aug. 31, members from the Nipissing West Detachment of the OPP were on general patrol in the Municipality of West Nipissing (Sturgeon Falls).
Officers stopped an e-bike on Arthur Street as it did not have a red light at the rear.
While speaking with the driver, officers concluded alcohol had been consumed and he was subsequently arrested. As a result of further investigation, officers seized a small amount of drugs, suspected to be Cannabis and Methamphetamine.
As a result, a 60-year-old man from from Sturgeon Falls was charged with:
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 Plus)
- Possession of a Schedule 1 Substance - Methamphetamine
- Drive Vehicle with Cannabis Readily Available
- No Red Light on Rear of Object
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on Nov. 5 in Sturgeon Falls.
The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
This charge marks the 40th driver charged under Criminal Impaired Driving Laws in the Nipissing West Detachment area in 2020.
