One person is facing charges after the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police conducted a traffic stop.
On Feb. 25, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Manitoulin OPP were conducting general patrol on Highway 17 in the Sables-Spanish Rivers Township.
They observed a pickup truck pulling a trailer that was driving at a high rate of speed, and was unable to maintain its lane, the OPP said in a news release.
Police conducted a traffic stop, and further investigation resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
As a result, Wilbert Klassen, 47, from Manitoba was charged with:
- operation while impaired - alcohol
- operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola on April 7.
The OPP wants to remind the public that if you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don't hesitate to "make the call" and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone's life.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.