(KENORA) – Members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have laid impaired charges following two separate incidents.
On March 2, 2024, just after 2:00 a.m., while on general patrol, officers conducted a traffic stop on a motor vehicle outside a business on Main Street South in the City of Kenora.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Ashlen WIERSEMA, 35-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
· Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on March 21, 2024.
On the same day, just after 11:30 p.m., members of the Kenora OPP Detachment were on general patrol in the area of First Avenue South and observed a traffic violation and initiated a traffic stop.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Donald PARKS, 79-years-old, of Kenora has been arrested and charged under the CC with Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs.
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on March 28, 2024.