(KENORA) – A R.I.D.E program has led to one individual being arrested and charged with impaired operation.
On March 10, 2024, at approximately 3:30 p.m., members of the Kenora Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were conducting a R.I.D.E program in the area of Norman Drive in the City of Kenora. A driver approached the program and was requested to provide a breath sample.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Kenora OPP Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Jeremy HALVERSON, 38-years-old, of Kenora, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code and Highway Traffic Act with:
· Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
· Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
· Driving While Under Suspension – two counts
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Kenora on April 4, 2024.
The OPP remains committed to taking alcohol/drug-impaired drivers off our roads through enforcement and public education. If you suspect that someone is driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.