NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWN OF NEW TECUMSETH - On Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018 at approximately 8:30 p.m., a member of the Nottawasaga Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting bicycle patrols in the area of Beattie Avenue in Alliston, Town of New Tecumseth.
While the officer was patrolling the area, he observed a vehicle driving westbound on Beattie Avenue in an erratic manner. Shortly after the officer observed the vehicle, it began reversing and veering side to side, almost striking an oncoming vehicle from behind.
The bicycle patrol officer quickly rode toward the erratic vehicle and successfully stopped the driver.
Through further police investigation, the 27-year-old male driver from New Tecumseth was charged with:
- Driving motor vehicle with open container of liquor (LLA)
- Novice driver - B.A.C. above zero (HTA)
- Drive motor vehicle, no currently validated permit (HTA)
- Careless driving (HTA)
The accused was also issued a three-day license suspension because he was a novice driver having an alcohol level above zero.
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