NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Southern Georgian Bay detachment were contacted at 9:20 p.m. on Feb. 26, 2020 by a staff member at a Midland restaurant to report that a customer had left the establishment without paying the bill. The customer, who had been drinking alcohol, left the property in a vehicle.
Officers attended the residence of the owner in Tiny Township and located the same vehicle with damage. The driver was found sleeping behind the wheel and was arrested after being woken by officers who noted signs of alcohol impairment.
After further investigation, 37-year-old Sarah Durant, of Tiny Township has been charged with the following offences contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and/or drug
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Dangerous operation
- Fraudulently obtaining food beverage or accommodation
The involved vehicle was towed and impounded for seven days and the driver's license of the accused has been suspended for 90 days. The accused was released from police custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Midland in March 2020. The OPP appreciates calls from the public to alert them of possible impaired drivers. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122. To report a crime anonymously, visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
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