Prosper NIJIMBERE – Imparied Driving

(OTTAWA, ON) – Members of the Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged an Ottawa resident with Impaired Driving after a single vehicle collision.

Shortly before 5:00 a.m. on December 31, OPP responded to reports of single vehicle collision on the Highway 417 off ramp at Riverside Drive. Officers noted that the driver had an odour of an alcoholic beverage on his breath. An approved screening device was utilized, and the driver was transported to Ottawa Detachment for additional testing. The driver then registered nearly four times the legal limit.

Prosper NIJIMBERE, 52 years of age, faces the following charges:

• Operation While Impaired – Blood Alcohol Concentration (80 plus)
• Operation While Impaired – Alcohol and Drugs
• Dangerous Operation
• Novice Driver – B.A.C above Zero

Nijimbere is scheduled to appear in an Ontario Court of Justice in January 2025.

The OPP would like to remind everyone that if you plan to drink, have a plan for a ride home. We can all work together to ensure everyone has a safe and happy holiday season.

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