Russell BURTON – Drunk Driving, Etc.

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One person charged for Impaired Driving.

 On July 23, 2024, at approximately 1:00 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a single vehicle collision on Chiswick Line, Chisholm Township involving an All-Terrain-Vehicle (ATV) that was towing a boat. 

Through investigation, Russell BURTON, 48 years-of-age, of Ear Falls Township, was charged with:

• Take motor vehicle without consent
• Operation while Prohibited
• Operation while Impaired – blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
• Operation while Impaired – alcohol
• Careless Driving

The accused’s drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and they are scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 13, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

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