NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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Members of the Orillia Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have arrested a female for impaired operation after finding her asleep behind the wheel in the City of Orillia.
On Oct. 2, 2020, shortly after 5:30 a.m., police received information that a female was behind the wheel of a running vehicle on the side of Colborne Street, Orillia. Officers attended and located the female who appeared to be asleep. After several attempts by the officer, the driver did wake up and an impaired operation investigation was conducted.
As a result, Megan Ens, age 24, of Fergus, Ontario has been charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol, contrary to Section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code
- 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 9 Appearance Notice and is set to appear on Nov. 17, 2020 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 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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