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Thursday, March 17, 2016

OPP charge suspended driver

BLIND RIVER - On March 16, 2016, members from the East Algoma Provincial Police (OPP) were on regular patrol duties in the Town of Blind River.

Police observed a vehicle parked in the no parking zone at an apartment complex on West Street.  A short time later the vehicle was observed travelling southbound on West Street. 

At 2:57 p.m., traffic stop was initiated. As a result of the investigation the driver was found to be a suspended driver.

Jamie England, 29 years of age, from Blind River, ON, was charged with:

  • Drive While Under Suspension, contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act; and
  • Fail to Notify Change of Address – Licence, contrary to section 33(1) of the Highway Traffic Act.

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Blind River on April 27, 2016.