NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged an impaired driver after a single motor vehicle collision on Boxing Day.
On Dec. 26, 2020, just before 1 a.m., officers received a call for a single motor vehicle collision on Atherley Road in the City of Orillia. An investigation ensued and the driver was identified and subsequently charged.
Darcy Labelle, age 59, of Orillia has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - Alcohol and Drugs
- Operation while impaired - Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released on a Form 9 Appearance Notice and is set to appear on Jan. 19, 2021 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, including the Townships of Oro-Medonte, Ramara and Severn and the City of Orillia, 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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