(TOWNSHIP OF HILTON, ON) – The East Algoma Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) conducts a Reduce Impaired Driving Everywhere (R.I.D.E.) check that results in impaired charges.
On Friday November 14, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., the East Algoma OPP were conducting a R.I.D.E check when a silver pickup truck approached officers on Base Line Road in the Township of Hilton.
A roadside breath test was completed using an Approved Screening Device (ASD), resulting in a FAIL. The driver was arrested and transported to Sault Ste Marie OPP detachment for further testing.
Christopher LAFRANCE, 45 years-old from Cobourg was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario of Court Justice in Elliot Lake on December 4, 2025. The vehicle was impounded for seven days
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.
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