Ottawa OPP Nail Several Drunk Drivrers

(Ottawa, ON) – The Canada Day Week Enforcement Initiative was launched on June 26, 2015 and ended on July 1 2015. During the week, officers focused on four main driving behaviours that puts all road users at risk. These are: driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs; fail to properly wear seat belt; driving while distracted; and aggressive driving.

The Ottawa Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) arrested four motorists for alcohol related driving offences over the week.

Charged are:

Jennifer RAYSON, 32 of Ottawa

Operating a Motor Vehicle with Over 80 mgs of Alcohol; and

Driving While Ability Impaired.

Hilder LANGWA, 48 of Ottawa

Operating a Motor Vehicle with Over 80 mgs of Alcohol; and

Driving While Ability Impaired.

Nicholas ANTAL, 22 of Ottawa

Operating a Motor Vehicle with Over 80 mgs of Alcohol; and

Driving While Ability Impaired.

David D’ASCENZO, 33 of Ottawa (previously mentioned in July 2 media release)

Refuse to Provide Sample;

Driving While Ability Impaired; and

Driving while under suspension.

In addition, 1927 Provincial Offence Notices were issued during the initiative across Eastern Ontario patrolled by the OPP.

The following is a breakdown of the Provincial Offence Notices issued by the Ottawa OPP during the campaign:

20 Charges – Speeding;

10 Charges –Fail to properly wear seat belt;

9 Charges – Distracted Driving;

21 Charges – Hazardous moving violations;

2 Charges – Driving while under suspension; and

4 Charges – Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act.

Reminder

The OPP is asking that if you suspect that someone is driving or about to drive impaired, call 9-1-1 and report it. If you see that someone is impaired by alcohol or other drugs and intends on driving, strongly discourage them from driving and call 9-1-1 if they insist.

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