(FORT FRANCES, ON) – One individual has been arrested and charged with impaired in the Town of Fort Frances.
On June 15, 2024, just before midnight, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint of an impaired driver leaving a business on Kings Highway.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver was impaired by alcohol. The driver was subsequently placed under arrest and transported to the Rainy River District OPP Detachment for further testing.
As a result, Mangal SINGH, 25-years-old, of Fort Frances, has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:
· Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
· Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
The accused has been released from custody and is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on July 15, 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 under the influence of alcohol or drugs, it is important to call 9-1-1 to report it.
