NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired driving following a collision investigation in Severn Township.
On Aug. 19, 2021, shortly before 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a single vehicle collision on Town Line near Upper Big Chute Road, Severn. Upon officer arrival and after speaking with the driver, an impaired driving investigation was initiated and the driver was subsequently arrested.
As a result, Fredrick Sarel, age 63, of Oro-Medonte, has been charged with:
- Dangerous operation
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (over 80)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Orillia on Sept. 14, 2021.
The Orillia OPP is 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.
You can also call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit your information online here 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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