(Fort Frances, ON) On November 4, 2013 shortly after 1:00 am, members of the Rainy River District Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were called to a report of a stolen vehicle from a Fort Frances Residence.
Shortly after 1:30 am officers observed the vehicle in question being operated on King’s Highway and conducted a traffic stop. An investigation at the scene revealed that the driver is currently wanted for 2 counts of Breach of Probation. As a result of further investigation Bobby MORRISON (26) of the Fort Frances area has also been charged criminally with the following offences:
Theft of Motor Vehicle;
Impaired operation of a motor vehicle;
Operate a motor vehicle with more than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood
Possession of marihuana;
He has also been charged with the following offences under Ontario’s Highway Traffic Act:
Driving while under suspension;
Class G1 Driver – no accompanying driver; and
G1 licence holder blood alcohol content above zero.
MORRISON has been held for bail to answer to these charges in Fort Frances Provincial Court.
The OPP urges all members of the public to report suspicious activity in the areas they live and work. When the community and police work together, those who commit crimes will be held accountable. Reports of criminal activity and suspicious behaviour can be reported by calling 911 in emergent situations. 1-888-310-1122 can be used to contact the police in non-emergent situations. To report crimes anonymously please contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
