Huntsville OPP have arrested two drivers for impaired-related offenses in two separate events, each unusual in its own way.
On February 8 at 6:26 p.m., police responded to a report of a woman operating a mobility scooter in the area of King William Street. "The female was apparently driving into oncoming traffic while drinking a bottle of alcohol while operating her mobility scooter," stated Constable Ted Warman in a news release.
Janet Carlsen, 61, of Huntsville is charged with:
- Operation while impaired - alcohol/drugs
- Refusal to comply with a Breath Sample demand
Carlsen is set to appear in court March 18 at Ontario court of Justice in Bracebridge.
The next evening, Huntsville OPP was dispatched to a vehicle driving erratically on Main Street West. Police located the vehicle partially stuck in a snowbank. Police noted the female driver showed signs of intoxication.
"The investigation resulted in the driver's arrest and further breath testing where the driver was found to have over three times the legal limit of alcohol in their body," explained Warman.
Barbara Riewe, 62, of Huntsville is charged with:
- Operation while impaired - blood alcohol concentration (80 plus)
- Operation while impaired - alcohol and drugs
Riewe is scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Bracebridge on March 11.
The accused vehicle was impounded for 7 days and they received a 90 Administrative Driver's license Suspension.
You are reminded that a vehicle that is motor-powered in any way, is considered a vehicle under the Criminal Code of Canada and any operator is subject to the laws surrounding impaired driving. This includes scooters, mobility devices and e-bikes.
