An impaired driver with an open container of liquor removed a court-ordered tracking device from his ankle and fled in a vehicle down Highway 69 on April 15.
The OPP said that at around 10:50 p.m., the Nipissing West (Sudbury) Detachment of the OPP were notified of an individual who removed a court ordered tracking device from their ankle and fled from a residence on William Street in French River.
Police located and stopped the vehicle, which was travelling north on Highway 69. The driver was arrested for the bail violation and was also found to be impaired.
The 27-year-old French River man was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
- Failure to comply with release order - other than to attend court
- Fail to comply with Probation Order
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
He was held for bail court and was scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice April 16 in Sudbury.
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,” said a press release.
