Overview
- A 22-year-old allegedly drove into a parked police cruiser, struck another vehicle, fled, was arrested after a search, blew well over the limit, and now faces charges including assaulting an officer with a weapon, resisting arrest, fleeing police, dangerous operation, impaired over 80 mgs, and probation breach.
- Greater Sudbury Police said the injured driver was treated for non-life-threatening injuries and the Special Investigations Unit invoked its mandate to review the incident.
- At an Espanola RIDE checkpoint, officers arrested Derek Martin, 50, for impaired driving and seized suspected cocaine valued at about $850, with additional charges for liquor, insurance documentation and vehicle safety violations.
- During a Highway 6 stop, an officer saw the driver swap seats with a passenger; investigators determined the original driver, Michel Desormeaux, 37, was suspended and he was charged with two counts of driving under suspension, failure to comply with a release order, and speeding.
- Manitoulin OPP also reported separate cases including an Elliot Lake driver, Garry St-Jean, 54, stopped for 104 km/h in a 60 zone who failed a breath test and was charged with stunt driving, impaired over 80 mgs, speeding, probation breach, alcohol readily available, and operating without plates, insurance or a permit.