(LITTLE CURRENT, ON) – A Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (RIDE) check on Meredith Street East at the Little Current swing bridge resulted in one person being arrested for impaired operation.
On December 29, 2024, at approximately 2:00 p.m., the Manitoulin Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a RIDE check on Meredith Street East at the Little Current swing bridge. A vehicle came through the RIDE, and officers detected the odour of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver, along with other signs of impairment. Further testing on scene resulted in the driver being arrested for impaired operation.
As a result, the driver, Myles PITAWANAKWAT-JACKO, 31-years-old from Birch Island, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Gore Bay on January 21, 2025.
The OPP wants to remind the public that the Festive RIDE season is now. The public can expect to see an increased police presence throughout the province, as OPP officers conduct RIDE checks 24/7. If you suspect an impaired driver on our roads, waterways or trails, don’t hesitate to “MAKE THE CALL” and dial 911. Your phone call could save someone’s life.
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