Driver arrested for impaired and resist peace officer following traffic complaint on highway 17
A Sudbury driver faces impaired operation, drug possession, and other charges following a traffic stop on Highway 17 by Manitoulin OPP.
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Driver arrested for impaired and resist peace officer following traffic complaint on highway 17
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ESPANOLA鈥擜 driver is facing charges following a traffic complaint on Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township.
On Friday, June 26 at approximately 5:00 pm, officers with the Manitoulin detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) received a traffic complaint reporting a single vehicle swerving through traffic and passing unsafely. Officers located the vehicle on Highway 17 in Nairn-Hyman Township and conducted a traffic stop. As a result of further investigation, the driver was arrested for impaired operation.
In addition, police seized suspected cocaine with an estimated street value of $795.
The driver, Stephanie Dale, 33-years-old from Sudbury, was charged with operation while impaired, dangerous operation, resist peace officer, fail to comply with probation order, possession of a schedule one substance-cocaine, fail to surrender insurance card, drive vehicle with cannabis readily available.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on Tuesday, August 4.
The Manitoulin OPP would like to thank members of the public who report suspected impaired drivers. If you observe a driver who appears to be impaired by alcohol, drugs or another substance, contact police immediately when it is safe to do so. Prompt reporting of possible impaired driving can help prevent injuries and save lives.
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