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Transport driver charged with impaired

Officers observed the vehicle driving on Highway 11 in Strong Township with no rear lights activated
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OPP is asking you to report suspected impaired drivers

The Almaguin Highlands Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police have charged a commercial motor vehicle driver with impaired driving following a traffic stop.

On September 4 at 10:45 p.m., officers observed the vehicle driving on Highway 11 in Strong Township with no rear lights activated. Officers conducted a traffic stop on the commercial vehicle.

As a result of the investigation, Simon Golom, 39 years-of-age, of Winnipeg was charged with

  • Operation while impaired - alcohol
  • Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
  • Drive without proper rear light -commercial motor vehicle
  • No mudguards -commercial motor vehicle

The accused is scheduled to appear at the Sundridge Ontario Court of Justice at a later date.

If you suspect a driver is impaired, please dial 911 or contact the Ontario Provincial Police at 1-888-310-1122.