(FORT FRANCES) – One individual is facing impaired charges after colliding with a police vehicle.
On February 27, 2024, just before 9:30 p.m., members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were responding to an incident in the area of Third Street in the Town of Fort Frances. As officers were parked, a motor vehicle approached and subsequently collided with the marked cruisers. There were no injuries to officers or the driver of the motor vehicle as a result.
Through investigation, it was determined that the driver of the motor vehicle had been 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, Samantha BYMA, 20-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 March 25, 2024.