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Traffic stop leads to driving under suspension charge

Officers pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation and a further investigation led to the charge
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NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ESPANOLA - On Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018 an officer from the Manitoulin-Espanola Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting traffic patrols on McCulloch Drive in the Town of Espanola, Ont.

 At approximately 2:40 a.m., the officer observed a traffic violation and conducted a stop. An investigation revealed that the driver was suspended.

  As a result, Alexander Wemigwans, age 28, from Wikwemikong First Nation, Ontario has been charged with:

  • Driving While under Suspension, contrary to section 53(1) of the Highway Traffic Act

The accused is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Espanola, Ontario on Dec. 6, 2018.

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