NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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SEVERN - Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested and charged a female with impaired driving in the Township of Severn.
On Sept. 27, 2020, approximately 10:40 a.m., police received an anonymous phone call reporting that a female had just been seen driving in Washago and that the caller believed that she was impaired and did not have a licence.
Officers responded quickly and located the vehicle. A traffic stop was initiated and, upon speaking with the driver, an impaired driving investigation was conducted.
As a result, Sylvia Hewitt, age 65, of Severn Township was arrested and charged with:
- Operation While Impaired - Alcohol, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- Operation While Impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus), contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
- Operation While Prohibited Under the Criminal Code, contrary to Section 320.18(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on Dec. 8, 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 www.opp.ca/reporting.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online at www.crimestopperssdm.com 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.
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