Sonya DEERING – Impaired Driving

(NORTH BAY, ON) – One driver charged for Impaired Operation.

On October 15, 2024, at approximately 7:40 p.m., the North Bay Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a collision on Highway 11, North Bay. A single white sport utility vehicle (SUV) with a driver and three young occupants had left the roadway causing a roll over.

Through investigation, the driver of the automobile was arrested for impaired driving and transported to the North Bay OPP detachment for further testing.

Sonya DEERING, 34 years-of-age of North Bay was charged with several offences under the Highway Traffic Act (HTA) the Criminal Code (CC) and the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA):

• Operation while impaired – drug
• Possession of a schedule I substance
• Drive while under suspension
• Careless driving
• Obstruct Peace Officer

Fortunately, all occupants were safe.

The accused was issued a 90-day Administrative Driver’s Licence Suspension (ADLS), and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. They are scheduled to appear for a bail hearing at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on October 21, 2024.

The OPP remind motorists to report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 9-1-1 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.

Over 150,000 Monthly Readers! 1 Million+ Across the entire FreePress Network.