(NORTH BAY, ON) – Operator is charged for impaired operation of vessel.
On August 2, 2024, at approximately 1:30 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting marine patrol on Lake Nipissing, North Bay.
During their patrol a vessel was stopped, which had an operator and two passengers onboard.
As a result of the investigation the operator was arrested and charged.
Ashley LUCKEY, 57 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Having care of control of boat underway with open container of liquor
The accused’s driver’s licence was suspended for 90 days and is scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on September 10, 2024.
One passenger, a 50-year-old-person, from Orillia, was further charged with consuming liquor in unauthorized place.
The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
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