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ATVer towing a boat charged with impaired

On July 23, at 1 p.m., North Bay OPP responded to a single vehicle accident on Chiswick Line, Chisholm Township
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Courtesy OPP

An Ear Falls man, near Kenora, is facing multiple charges after being involved in an accident while towing a boat.

On July 23, at 1 p.m., North Bay OPP responded to a single vehicle accident on Chiswick Line, Chisholm Township.

Russell Burton, 48, is charged with:

  • Take motor vehicle without consent
  • Operation while prohibited
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Operation while impaired - alcohol
  • Careless driving

Burton's drivers licence was suspended for 90 days and he is scheduled to appear at the North Bay Ontario Court of Justice on August 13.