Multiple charges were laid following a collision in Tyendinaga Township.
On the afternoon of January 18, 2022, Officers of the Lennox and Addington County OPP responded to a report of a motor vehicle collision on Shannonville Road in Tyendinaga Township. Moments before the collision police had received complaints about an erratic driver that matched that of the vehicle in the collision.
Investigation revealed that the driver lost control and the vehicle came to rest in the northbound ditch on Shannonville Road. Police determined that the driver was showing signs of impairment and the driver was subsequently arrested and transported to detachment for further processing.
L&A County OPP have charged a 34-year-old of Tweed with:
- Operation While Impaired – alcohol and drug contrary to the Criminal Code (CC);
- Dangerous Operation of a motor vehicle contrary to the CC;
- Fail to comply with demand contrary to the CC; and
- Driving while under suspension contrary to the Highway Traffic Act.
The accused was released on an appearance notice and is scheduled to appear in Court in Greater Napanee on February 15, 2022. The accused’s licence was suspended for 90 days and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.
