NEWS RELEASE
SOUTHERN GEORGIAN BAY OPP
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A concerned motorist placed a call to the OPP Communications Centre at approximately 12:19 p.m. Nov. 15, 2022 after observing a vehicle being operated in an unsafe manner on Highway 12 near William Street, Midland.
A Sergeant from the Southern Georgian Bay OPP Detachment who was nearby, located and stopped the described suspect vehicle on William Street, Midland.
The lone driver was arrested at the scene and transported to detachment for further investigation. As a result, David J. Clarke, 63, of Severn Township has been criminally charged with the following
- Operation while impaired - alcohol
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused was released from police custody on a recognizance to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice on Dec. 1, 2022. He also faces a 90-day driver's licence suspension as per the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS)
Police officers across Ontario kicked of the Festive Ride program on Nov. 17, 2022 and locally between Nov. 14-18, 2022 officers stopped 218 vehicles at 20 random locations checking drivers for signs of impairment.
Educating the public about safe driving practices with our community safety partners is a priority, if you see a possible impaired driver on our roadways, waterways or trails please "Make the Call" and dial 911 as impaired driving never ends well, please make a plan to get home safely.
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