James Bertley MITCHELL – Impaired Driving, Vehicle Theft, etc. etc.

(NORFOLK COUNTY, ON) – On Thursday, May 13, 2021, at approximately 4:20 p.m., the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Norfolk County Detachment, Norfolk County Paramedic Services and Norfolk County Fire Department responded to motor vehicle collision at a Highway 24, Townsend, Norfolk County address.

It was determined that a Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) was travelling southbound on Highway 24 between Concession 10 and Concession 11 of Townsend when the driver crossed over the centre line and collided with a northbound vehicle. A third vehicle also travelling northbound avoided the collision and entered the east ditch. As a result of the collision, minor injuries were reported.

The driver of the SUV, 46-year-old James Bertley MITCHELL of Norfolk County, Ontario was charged with the following offences:

• Operation while impaired- alcohol and drugs,
• Operation while prohibited under the Criminal Code (4 counts),
• Failure of refusal to comply with a demand,
• Obstruct peace officer,
• Take motor vehicle without consent,
• Driving while under suspension, and
• Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor.

The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice located in Simcoe at a later date.

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