NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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ESSA - The Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged a driver for driving while impaired in the Township of Essa.
On Dec. 17, 2024 just before 8:30 p.m., Nottawasaga OPP received a call for a traffic complaint northbound on County Road 10 towards Mill Street in Essa township. A black four-door passenger vehicle was swerving and unable to maintain the lane almost causing several collisions.
The officer located the vehicle shortly after on County Road 90 east of Angus swerving in and out of the lines. The officer conducted a traffic stop and as of a result of the investigation the driver,
Tyler Lampard, 29 years old of Mulmur, was charge with:
• Adult Operation while Impaired- alcohol and drugs
• Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
In addition to the charges, the driver was issued a 90-day license suspension, and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
The accused is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice located in Bradford on Jan. 16, 2025, to answer to the charges.
The OPP remind motorists that no amount of alcohol or drug is acceptable to consume and drive. Report impaired drivers. Should you observe a suspected impaired driver, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122. You can also provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers to remain anonymous at 1-800-822-8477 (TIPS) or www.crimestopperssdm.com. When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, and you never have to testify.
For more information about the penalties of driving impaired, visit the website.
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