NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TAY TOWNSHIP - On Saturday, Apr. 29, 2017 at approximately 6 p.m. an officer from the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was conducting general patrol duties in Port McNicoll, Ont. when he became concerned about the driver behaviour of an e-bike travelling on Seventh Ave. The officer conducted a traffic stop at Talbot Street and Eighth Ave. in Port McNicoll, Ont.
During the stop, the officer determined that the driver had been consuming alcohol. The driver of the e-bike was subsequently arrested and charged. Bradley Ranson (age 35) of Tay Township, Ont. has been charged with:
• Driving while ability impaired - motor vehicle (alcohol) contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
• Care or control over 80 mgs. contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
• Obstruct peace officer contrary to the Criminal Code of Canada
The accused is scheduled to appear in the Ontario Court of Justice on May 18, 2017 in Midland, Ont.
Members of the Southern Georgian Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are committed to public safety, delivering proactive and innovative policing in partnership with our communities. Officers value your contribution to building safe communities. If you have information about suspected unlawful activity and wish to remain anonymous, please visit Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestopperssdm.com or call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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