(BRUCE MINES, ON)- Police received a traffic complaint of a three-wheeler with three people on it driving erratically on Crawford Street.
On June 7, 2024, shortly after 11:30 p.m., members from the East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) patrolled the area for the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) in the Town of Bruce Mines.
Police observed the three-wheeler ATV with a driver and two passengers backing out of a local restaurant parking lot and initiated a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver police determined alcohol had been consumed and the driver was arrested. The accused was then transported to Blind River detachment for further testing.
As a result, Racer BRASON, 18 years-of-age from Richards Landing was 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 Elliot Lake on July 4, 2024.
The driver was issued a 90-day Administrative Drivers Licence Suspension.
If you suspect an impaired driver, call 911 and don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL”.