ORILLIA OPP
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The Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has arrested and charged a male with impaired driving, along with other driving offences in the city of Orillia.
On June 28, 2020, shortly after 2 a.m., the Orillia OPP observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed in the downtown area. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle with negative results.
Information about the vehicle was shared to other officers in the area. The vehicle was located a short time later and officers deployed a spike belt in order to stop the vehicle. The attempt to stop the vehicle was successful. The driver was subsequently arrested and it was apparent the driver was impaired.
As a result, Matthew Tessier, age 37, of Oakville has been charged with:
- Adult Flight From Peace Officer, contrary to Section 320.17 of the Criminal Code
- Adult Dangerous Operation, contrary to Section 320.13 of the Criminal Code
- Adult Operation While Impaired - Alcohol, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a)
- Operation While Impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) , contrary to Section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code
The accused was released on a Form 10 Undertaking and is set to appear on August 04, 2020 at the Ontario Court of Justice, Orillia.
The Orillia OPP is 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.
If you wish to report a crime online you can go online to opp.ca/reporting, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS). You can 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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