60 Year Old Facing Drunk Driving Charge – Name Released

(TINY TOWNSHIP, ON) –  An officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) while on patrol in Balm Beach, Tiny Township stopped a 1973 Chevrolet pick up on the Balm Beach Road near Lesperance Road at approximately 2:39 p.m. December 29, 2024.

The officer conducted a safety inspection of the vehicle and entered into an impaired driving investigation upon speaking with the lone driver.

As a result of the investigation, Alfred SCHERER 60 years of Tiny Township has been charged criminally with the following offences.

• Operation while impaired – alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

And further with

• Operate unsafe vehicle contrary to the Highway Traffic Act

The accused was released from custody to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice  on the January 9, 2025, and was also served a 90 day drivers licence suspension. The involved vehicle was towed and subject to a 7 day vehicle impound in accordance to the Ministry of Transportation (ADLS) guidelines.

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