Ontario Provincial Police say a suspected impaired driver hurled racial slurs at a convenience store employee while buying beer, then drove to their home – which was approximately 200 feet (60 metres) from the store.
At around 7:45 p.m. Saturday, OPP were told the possibly impaired driver had just left the store on Esten Drive South in Elliot Lake.
“Prior to leaving, the regular customer/driver purchased beer and made derogatory comments towards the store clerk using racial slurs,” alleged police in a news release.
Officers found a suspect standing outside his residence nearby the store.
Stephen Falle, 57, of Elliot Lake was charged with:
- Operation while impaired-blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver's Licence Suspension.
None of the allegations have been tested in court and the accused is considered innocent unless proven guilty.