(TEMISKAMING SHORES, ON) – One person was arrested and charged with impaired driving after police respond to a complaint of a driver sleeping behind the wheel at an intersection.
On December 31, 2024, at approximately 3:15 p.m., members of the Temiskaming Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), received a complaint from another motorist advising of a driver sleeping behind the wheel at an intersection, on Development Road in Harley Township. Shortly after, OPP located and stopped the vehicle on Highway 11 in Temiskaming Shores. The driver was arrested for impaired and transported to the Temiskaming Detachment for further testing.
Cole MCLEAN, 21 years-of-age, from New Liskeard, was charged with:
- Operation while impaired – alcohol
- Operation while impaired -blood alcohol concentration (80 Plus)
In addition, the accused received a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Haileybury Ontario Court of Justice on January 28, 2025.
The OPP remains committed to keeping Ontario’s roads safe. If you suspect impaired driving, call 9-1-1.
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