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Traffic complaint leads to impaired charge

Driver was spotted on Highway 17B, police stopper her on Trunk Road
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On June 23, 2019 at approximately 3:15 a.m. members from the Sault Ste. Marie Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint regarding a possible impaired driver travelling west bound on Highway 17B.

Officers located the suspect vehicle and conducted a traffic stop on Trunk Road, Sault Ste. Marie, Ont.

As a result of further investigation, Marina Thompson, 64 years old from Sault Ste. Marie, was charged with the following:

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus) contrary to section 320.14(1)(b) of the Criminal Code.

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on July 15, 2019 located at 426 Queen Street, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

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