Bracebridge Man Faces Impaired Driving Charges

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A 23-year-old Bracebridge man is facing impaired charges after a concerned citizen called police on Friday morning.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

At roughly 2:20 a.m., officers were called about a possible impaired driver in The Parkway and Fisher Drive area. An officer in the Charlotte Street and Park Street North area spotted the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking to the driver, the officer noticed signs of impairment.

The man was arrested and charged with:

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs

  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)

  • Entire plate not plainly visible (Highway Traffic Act)

The accused was issued a 90-day license suspension and a seven-day vehicle impoundment.

The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 14.

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