On Friday June 5, members of the West Parry Sound Marine Unit of the OPP were patrolling the waters of Georgian Bay in Wallbridge Township, north of Parry Sound.
At approximately 8:30 p.m. officers conducted a vessel check. After speaking with the operator, officers concluded alcohol had been consumed. The operator was arrested and transported to the West Parry Sound OPP detachment where further testing was conducted.
As a result of further investigation, a 34-year-old person from Sudbury was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Failure to have proof of competency on board a pleasure craft
- Operating a boat underway with open container of liquor
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Parry Sound on Aug. 20 and was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.
On Saturday June 6, West Parry Sound OPP Marine Unit patrolled Crane Lake in Seguin Township.
Police issued a pair of three-day driver licence suspensions for alcohol related offences.
