The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver with impaired operation.
On August 17, 2024, at approximately 3:10 a.m., a concerned member of the public reported an unresponsive driver in a vehicle on the side of County Road 25 in the Township of Cramahe.
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and OPP responded to the report in which the caller advised the vehicle was still running. Police arrived on the scene where the lone occupant was conscious and being assessed by paramedics as a precaution.
Following speaking with the driver, an officer made a demand for the Approved Screening Device (ASD). The driver complied with the demand and provided a sample of their breath. As a result, the individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
Roger LITTLE, 36-years-old, from Peterborough, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date. Their licence was suspended for 90-days and vehicle impounded for seven.
Northumberland OPP remind motorists to plan ahead when consuming alcohol and drugs. Use a designated driver, cab, rideshare, public transit or stay overnight. Any amount of alcohol or drugs can impact your ability to make sound judgements.
Author: Pete Fisher
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