The Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charge two more impaired drivers in unrelated incidents.
On August 20, 2024, at approximately 12:15 p.m., an officer from the OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) was on patrol on Bridge Street South in the Municipality of Trent Hills when they conducted a traffic stop of a passenger vehicle. Police entered into an impaired driving investigation with the result of the driver being arrested and transported to a local detachment for further tests.
Barbara LAGACE, 59-years-old, from Pickering, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus).
The individual had their driving licence suspended for 90 days and vehicle impounded for seven.
On August 21, 2024, at approximately 4:50 p.m., police responded to a traffic complaint regarding a commercial vehicle travellin g westbound on Highway 401 in the Municipality of Brighton. Officers patrolled and stopped the vehicle in the Township of Hamilton. Following speaking with the driver, an Approved Screening Device (ASD) demand was made. The driver complied and provided a sample of their breath. As a result, the individual was arrested and transported to a local detachment for further testing.
Joseph LATTONE-MILLER, 26-years-old, from Bowmanville, has been charged with:
– Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
– Operation while prohibited
– Drive commercial motor vehicle – no licence.
The accused had their vehicle impounded for 45 days and driving licence suspended for 90 days.
Both individuals will appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Cobourg at a future date.
Northumberland OPP are committed to public safety, del ivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you suspect someone is driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol call 9-1-1. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity, please contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-222-8477 or www.stopcrimehere.ca.
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