ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ORILLIA, ON - The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male with impaired operation of a vessel on Lake Couchiching, Orillia.
On Aug. 1, 2020, shortly before 7 p.m., an OPP marine officer and an auxiliary officer were alerted to a large group of males who appeared to be intoxicated at a marina. A vessel had just arrived carrying the males and the operator was identified. An impaired operation investigation was undertaken which resulted in the arrest of the operator.
As a result, Daniel SMOKAL, age 28, of Etobicoke has been charged with Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b).
The accused was released on a Form 9 Appearance Notice and is set to appear on Sept. 08, 2020, at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP would like to thank everyone who share the responsibility of keeping our roads, trails and waterways safe by reporting impaired drivers. We are committed to serving our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.
If you have any information about crime in our community please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or report minor occurrences online by visiting the OPP online reporting website. You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online. if you have any information on this crime or any other crime. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000.00.
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