NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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BLIND RIVER - On June 24, 2016, shortly after 4 p.m., members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a complaint of an eastbound vehicle that had just passed the Thessalon detachment.
The vehicle was weaving over the centre line.
Police observed the vehicle that matched the description travelling eastbound in the Town of Blind River. A traffic stop was initiated on Causley Street.
Police determined the driver gave a false name because he was wanted by Sarnia Police Service. The male was arrested.
Tom Shade, 33 years of age, from Brantford, Ontario, was charged with: Obstruct Peace Officer, contrary to section 129(a) of the Criminal Code.
The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on August 4, 2016.
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