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Regular patrol in Serpent River leads to charges

A Sault Ste. Marie driver faces charges after a traffic stop near Serpent River
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NEWS RELEASE

ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE

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SERPENT RIVER - On November 10, 2016, shortly after 10:00 a.m. members of the East Algoma Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties on Highway 17 near the Town of Serpent River.

Shortly after 10:00 a.m., police observed a vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed.  A traffic stop was initiated.  Investigation determined the driver was suspended.

As a result, Jesse SLOSS, 27 years of age, from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario was charged with: 

  • Speeding,  contrary to section 128 of the Highway Traffic Act (HTA); and
  • Driving While Under Suspension, contrary to section 53 of the HTA.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on January 18, 2016.

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