Sault Ste Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) charged a 22-year-old Sault resident after they were allegedly seen travelling at high speed on Highway 17 in Garden River First Nation.
The incident occurred on Oct. 9 shortly after 3 p.m.
When officers attempted a traffic stop and spoke with the driver, it was determined they had consumed alcohol.
The driver was subsequently arrested and transported to the Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment.
As a result of the investigation, Alexis Cats, 22, of Sault Ste Marie was charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs, contrary to section 320.14(1)(a) of the Criminal Code (CC)
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the CC
- Resist peace officer, contrary to section 129(a) of the CC
- Race motor Vehicle, contrary to section 172(1) of the Highway Traffic Act
- Drive vehicle or boat with cannabis readily available, contrary to section 12(1) of the Cannabis Control Act
- Having care or control of a motor vehicle with unsealed container of liquor, contrary to section 42(1) of the Liquor Licence and Control Act
The accused will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Sault Ste Marie on Oct. 31, 2022.
The driver was also issued a 90-day administration driver's licence suspension, and their vehicle was impounded for seven days.